CVE-2024-40072

Sourcecodester Online ID Generator System 1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at…

Critical · published April 16, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple tweak to the ID parameter could unlock a treasure trove of sensitive data! This SQL injection vulnerability in Sourcecodester Online ID Generator System 1.0 is something you can't afford to ignore! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef prepares any dish requested without checking the recipe — one wrong ingredient could lead to a disastrous meal! In this case, an attacker can manipulate the input to execute arbitrary SQL queries and gain unauthorized access to the database. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to extract sensitive information from the database, change data, or even gain full administrative control. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, as sensitive user data could be exposed or altered, leading to a loss of trust and reputation.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef prepares any dish requested without checking the recipe — one wrong ingredient could lead to a disastrous meal! In this case, an attacker can manipulate the input to execute arbitrary SQL queries and gain unauthorized access to the database. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation on the 'id' parameter in the URL, allowing attackers to perform SQL injection attacks by injecting malicious SQL queries into the input, which the server executes without proper sanitization.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to extract sensitive information from the database, change data, or even gain full administrative control. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, as sensitive user data could be exposed or altered, leading to a loss of trust and reputation. Immediate action is crucial! Update to the latest version of the Sourcecodester Online ID Generator System as soon as possible. Additionally, implement input validation and use prepared statements to safeguard against SQL injection attacks. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you'll not only fix the vulnerability but also bolster your system's defenses! 💪😊

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
0.00506 · 42.3th percentile
Published
2025-04-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 APR 00:00Z
    Sourcecodester Online ID Generator System 1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at…
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