CVE-2024-10416 in Blood Bank Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/27/2024
A vulnerability was found in code-projects Blood Bank Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /file/cancel.php. The manipulation of the argument reqid leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/23/2025
The CVE-2024-10416 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the code-projects Blood Bank Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the /file/cancel.php endpoint. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied data, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database operations through the reqid parameter. The flaw exists in the application's data processing logic where user input flows directly into sql query construction without appropriate escaping or parameterization measures, making it susceptible to unauthorized database access and manipulation.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote attack vectors, allowing threat actors to inject malicious sql commands via the reqid argument in the cancel.php file. When the application processes this parameter without proper validation, it enables attackers to execute arbitrary sql code against the underlying database, potentially gaining access to sensitive blood bank records, user credentials, and other confidential information. The vulnerability's classification as critical reflects the severe impact potential, as sql injection attacks can lead to complete database compromise, data exfiltration, and unauthorized modifications to critical medical records.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability poses significant risks to blood bank management systems that rely on the affected software for critical operations. The disclosed exploit status means that threat actors can readily leverage this weakness without requiring advanced technical skills, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that may not have robust monitoring or immediate patching capabilities. The attack surface extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system compromise, service disruption, and regulatory compliance violations that could affect healthcare operations and patient safety.
Security mitigations for CVE-2024-10416 should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries and input validation controls to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations must ensure that all user-supplied data, particularly the reqid parameter in this case, undergoes proper sanitization before being processed by database operations. The implementation of web application firewalls and input validation rules should be enforced at the application layer to prevent malicious sql payloads from reaching the database. Additionally, regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues in other application components, with a focus on following secure coding practices aligned with CWE-89 sql injection prevention guidelines. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1190 for exploitation of remote services and T1071.004 for application layer protocols, emphasizing the need for comprehensive network monitoring and access control measures to detect and prevent unauthorized exploitation attempts.