CVE-2024-3252
CWE-89Published: April 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file admin/check_admin.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-259101 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
The SourceCodester Internship Portal Management System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the admin login page. This allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and potentially compromise the entire database.
This is a remotely exploitable vulnerability with low attack complexity, though it is not currently in the KEV.
Apply patches if available or restrict access to the administrative portal via a VPN or firewall.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3252 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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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-3252 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts