CVE-2024-6952
📋 TL;DR
This is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode University Management System 1.0 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'seme' parameter in the /view_single_result.php endpoint. Any organization running this specific software version is affected and could have their database compromised.
💻 Affected Systems
- itsourcecode University Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution if database functions allow it.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive student/faculty data, grade manipulation, and potential system takeover through SQL injection.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, but still a serious security flaw.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit code is publicly available on GitHub, making this easily exploitable by attackers with minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None found
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for updates
2. If no patch available, implement workarounds immediately
3. Consider replacing with alternative software
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd parameter validation to filter malicious SQL characters from the 'seme' parameter
Modify /view_single_result.php to add: $seme = preg_replace('/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/', '', $_GET['seme']);
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint
WAF rule: Block requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in the 'seme' parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Block external access to /view_single_result.php at network perimeter
- Implement strict database user permissions with read-only access where possible
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the endpoint with SQL injection payload: /view_single_result.php?vr=123321&vn=mirage&seme=1' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check software documentation or admin panel for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test with same payload - should return error or no SQL execution📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple requests to /view_single_result.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Database error logs showing SQL syntax errors
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL injection patterns in GET parameters
- Unusual database query patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/view_single_result.php" AND (param="*SELECT*" OR param="*UNION*" OR param="*OR*'1'='1*")🔗 References
- https://github.com/DeepMountains/Mirage/blob/main/CVE6-1.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.272074
- https://vuldb.com/?id.272074
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.376865
- https://github.com/DeepMountains/Mirage/blob/main/CVE6-1.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.272074
- https://vuldb.com/?id.272074
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.376865
