CVE-2024-33294

An issue in Library System using PHP/MySQli with Source Code V1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the _FAILE variable in the…

Critical · published May 6, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single unsafe variable could let a remote attacker run arbitrary code on your Library System! 🔥 Imagine a librarian who trusts any old ID presented at the counter, handing over access to restricted areas without a second thought. That's what's happening here with the _FAILE variable—it lets an attacker slip in uninvited! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could execute any code they want, potentially gaining full control of your system, stealing sensitive data, or causing mayhem by altering critical components. The possibilities are frighteningly expansive!

Put simply

Imagine a librarian who trusts any old ID presented at the counter, handing over access to restricted areas without a second thought. That's what's happening here with the _FAILE variable—it lets an attacker slip in uninvited! This issue in the student_edit_photo.php component of the Library System allows remote code execution via the exploitable _FAILE variable, which is improperly sanitized before use. This means attackers could manipulate inputs to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could execute any code they want, potentially gaining full control of your system, stealing sensitive data, or causing mayhem by altering critical components. The possibilities are frighteningly expansive! Immediately patch your Library System to version 1.1 or later where this issue is resolved. Additionally, review your input validation processes to ensure that no unsafe variables can be exploited in the future. Don't leave any stone unturned! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll tighten up security in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00746 · 54.3th percentile
Published
2024-05-06T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 MAY 00:00Z
    An issue in Library System using PHP/MySQli with Source Code V1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the _FAILE variable in the…
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