CVE-2024-42843

Projectworlds Online Examination System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the subject parameter in feed.php

Critical · published August 15, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky SQL injection is hiding in Projectworlds Online Examination System v1.0, and it’s as easy as tweaking a single parameter! Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without verifying if the ingredients are safe — one wrong input could lead to a disastrous meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the database. This means they could read, modify, or even delete sensitive data, leaving your entire system vulnerable to chaos. The potential for data breaches or unauthorized access is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without verifying if the ingredients are safe — one wrong input could lead to a disastrous meal! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate queries through the 'subject' parameter in feed.php, enabling them to execute malicious SQL commands.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the database. This means they could read, modify, or even delete sensitive data, leaving your entire system vulnerable to chaos. The potential for data breaches or unauthorized access is absolutely devastating! To patch this vulnerability, immediately validate and sanitize the 'subject' parameter inputs. Additionally, consider upgrading to the latest version of the Projectworlds system, and implement prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks in the future! You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll fortify your defenses 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
0.00620 · 49.0th percentile
Published
2024-08-15T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 AUG 00:00Z
    Projectworlds Online Examination System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the subject parameter in feed.php
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