Is CVE-2024-8080 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-8080 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-8080 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-8080 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8080?

CVE-2024-8080 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-8080

CWE-89Published: August 22, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Online Health Care System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file search.php. The manipulation of the argument f_name with the input 1%' or 1=1 ) UNION SELECT 1,2,3,4,5,database(),7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23# as part of string leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Online Health Care System is vulnerable to a critical SQL injection attack through its search function. Remote attackers can inject malicious SQL commands to access or manipulate database information.

Public exploit code is available, but the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Sanitize all user input in the search function and utilize parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.

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-2024-8080 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.