CVE-2024-29872
CWE-89Published: March 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
SQL injection vulnerability in Sentrifugo 3.2, through /sentrifugo/index.php/empscreening/add, 'agencyids' parameter. The exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote user to send a specially crafted query to the server and extract all the data from it.
Risk Analysis
Sentrifugo 3.2 is vulnerable to a critical SQL injection flaw in the empscreening module. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to extract database content via the agencyids parameter.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update to a patched version of Sentrifugo. Sanitize all inputs to the empscreening module.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-29872 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-29872 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts