Is CVE-2024-40472 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-40472 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-40472 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-40472 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40472?

CVE-2024-40472 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-40472

CWE-89Published: August 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Sourcecodester Daily Calories Monitoring Tool v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via "delete-calorie.php."

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Daily Calories Monitoring Tool is vulnerable to SQL injection, which allows an attacker to manipulate database queries. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a severe risk as it is remotely exploitable without authentication.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should ensure they are running the latest version of the Daily Calories Monitoring Tool and apply any available security patches provided by the vendor.

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-2024-40472 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.