SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Online News Portal
CVE-2024-9008

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Best Online News Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant security vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester Best Online News Portal, version 1.0, specifically within the Comment Section functionality located in the /news-details.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'name' argument, which can be exploited through SQL injection techniques. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database, leading to potential data breaches or corruption. The exploit can be initiated remotely, making it imperative for users of this software to take immediate action to secure their systems. For further details and mitigation strategies, refer to the relevant cybersecurity resources.

Affected Version(s)

Best Online News Portal 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-9008 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.278164
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.278164
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.409956
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

Credit

guru (VulDB User)
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