Is CVE-2024-3421 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-3421 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-3421 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-3421 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-3421?

CVE-2024-3421 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-3421

CWE-89Published: April 7, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Courseware 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file admin/deactivatestud.php. The manipulation of the argument selector 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-259593 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Online Courseware 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the admin/deactivatestud.php file. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database operations.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and is not currently in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of the software to resolve this security flaw.

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-2024-3421 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.