CVE-2024-24142

Sourcecodester School Task Manager 1.0 allows SQL Injection via the 'subject' parameter

Critical · published February 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability hides in the 'subject' parameter of Sourcecodester School Task Manager 1.0, and it’s screaming for attention! 🔥 Think of it like a teacher who blindly accepts any paper handed to them without checking for plagiarism. An attacker can slip in some malicious queries that could alter the database without any checks in place! This critical vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially giving them access to sensitive data, modifying records, or even wiping the entire database clean. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, and an unpatched system could lead to catastrophic consequences.

Put simply

Think of it like a teacher who blindly accepts any paper handed to them without checking for plagiarism. An attacker can slip in some malicious queries that could alter the database without any checks in place! With the SQL injection flaw in the 'subject' parameter, an attacker can manipulate SQL queries to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the database, allowing for data theft or corruption.

What to do

This critical vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially giving them access to sensitive data, modifying records, or even wiping the entire database clean. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, and an unpatched system could lead to catastrophic consequences. Immediate action is required! Upgrade Sourcecodester School Task Manager to the latest version that patches this vulnerability, and ensure that all inputs are properly sanitized to prevent SQL injection. Regular audits of your database queries will bolster your defense! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll secure your system in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01101 · 65.4th percentile
Published
2024-02-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 00:00Z
    Sourcecodester School Task Manager 1.0 allows SQL Injection via the 'subject' parameter
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