CVE-2024-50766

SourceCodester Survey Application System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in takeSurvey.php via the id parameter

Critical · published November 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single malicious URL is all it takes to unleash chaos! The SourceCodester Survey Application System 1.0 has a critical SQL injection vulnerability lurking in takeSurvey.php via the id parameter. 🔥 Think of it like a chef accepting any order without checking the ingredients—one wrong request and the entire menu could be compromised! This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the database just like a rogue diner could mess with an entire restaurant's recipe book. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even delete information entirely—absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this system! Imagine losing crucial survey responses or personal data in an instant; it’s a nightmare scenario.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef accepting any order without checking the ingredients—one wrong request and the entire menu could be compromised! This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the database just like a rogue diner could mess with an entire restaurant's recipe book. This SQL injection flaw allows an attacker to alter SQL queries by injecting malicious input through the id parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even delete information entirely—absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this system! Imagine losing crucial survey responses or personal data in an instant; it’s a nightmare scenario. Immediately patch the SourceCodester Survey Application System to version 1.1 or later, and review all input handling to implement parameterized queries. Conduct an audit of your codebase to ensure such vulnerabilities are eliminated in the future. This is fixable! Take these steps and you’ll have your security shielded 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
0.00538 · 44.5th percentile
Published
2024-11-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 NOV 00:00Z
    SourceCodester Survey Application System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in takeSurvey.php via the id parameter
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