CVE-2024-2573
CWE-698Published: March 18, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /task-info.php. The manipulation leads to execution after redirect. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257076.
Risk Analysis
SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0 is susceptible to execution after redirect in task-info.php. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable and rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale.
A public exploit is available for this vulnerability, but it is not tracked in the CISA KEV catalog.
Ensure proper termination of execution following redirects within the application code.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2573 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-2573 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts