CVE-2024-29303

The delete admin users function of SourceCodester PHP Task Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical · published March 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 The delete admin users function in SourceCodester PHP Task Management System 1.0 opens the door to SQL Injection like a wide-open window during a storm! Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and change the menu—without anyone checking if they should! Once inside, an attacker could easily alter, delete, or even create new admin accounts without breaking a sweat. This SQL Injection vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain full control over the admin functionality, potentially deleting critical user accounts or manipulating data. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the risks are astronomical, putting your entire task management system at severe risk of compromise.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and change the menu—without anyone checking if they should! Once inside, an attacker could easily alter, delete, or even create new admin accounts without breaking a sweat. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries through the delete admin users function, enabling unauthorized access and manipulation of the database. This can lead to account hijacking and data breaches with devastating consequences.

What to do

This SQL Injection vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain full control over the admin functionality, potentially deleting critical user accounts or manipulating data. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the risks are astronomical, putting your entire task management system at severe risk of compromise. Immediate action is crucial! Update the SourceCodester PHP Task Management System to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched. Additionally, implement parameterized queries to safeguard against SQL Injection in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be protecting your system like a security guard at a high-stakes event. 🛡️

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
0.00930 · 60.2th percentile
Published
2024-03-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 00:00Z
    The delete admin users function of SourceCodester PHP Task Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
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