CVE-2024-3422
CWE-89Published: April 7, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Courseware 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file admin/activatestud.php. The manipulation of the argument selector leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-259594 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
A SQL injection vulnerability in admin/activatestud.php within SourceCodester Online Courseware 1.0 allows for remote unauthorized database interaction. This critical issue could lead to complete system compromise.
This vulnerability is remotely exploitable and is not included in the KEV catalog.
Apply the latest security updates for Online Courseware 1.0 to mitigate this SQL injection risk.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3422 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-2024-3422 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts