Is CVE-2024-1009 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-1009 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-1009 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-1009 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-1009?

CVE-2024-1009 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-1009

CWE-89Published: January 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Employee Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /Admin/login.php. The manipulation of the argument txtusername leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-252278 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Employee Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection in the login functionality. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authentication or access database contents, warranting a 9.8 CVSS score.

While the exploit has been disclosed to the public, it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should apply input sanitization to the login form or discontinue use of the vulnerable application.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-1009 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.