CVE-2024-24093
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Code-projects Scholars Tracking System 1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the Personal Information Update feature. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database contents, and in some configurations execute arbitrary code on the server. All deployments of version 1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Code-projects Scholars Tracking System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise including remote code execution, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation
Likely Case
Database compromise leading to data theft, modification, or deletion of student records and system information
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage to specific tables
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authentication to access the Personal Information Update feature. SQL injection payloads can be crafted to execute arbitrary commands.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider implementing parameterized queries and input validation as workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement Parameterized Queries
allReplace dynamic SQL queries with parameterized/prepared statements to prevent SQL injection
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs in the Personal Information Update feature
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the Personal Information Update feature with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check application version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that parameterized queries are implemented and SQL injection payloads no longer work📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by Personal Information Update requests
- SQL syntax errors in application logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual database connection patterns
- Large data transfers from database server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*personal*update*" OR url="*profile*update*") AND (message="*sql*" OR message="*union*" OR message="*select*" OR message="*or '1'='1*")