CVE-2024-5111 in Complete Web-Based School Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/20/2024
A vulnerability was found in Campcodes Complete Web-Based School Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /view/student_payment_invoice1.php. The manipulation of the argument date 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-265101 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/21/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-5111 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Campcodes Complete Web-Based School Management System version 1.0. This system, designed for educational institutions to manage various administrative functions including student payments, contains a dangerous input validation weakness in the student_payment_invoice1.php file that exposes the application to severe security risks. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the date parameter is processed without adequate sanitization, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the database query execution flow.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of the date argument within the targeted php file, which serves as an entry point for sql injection attacks. When user-supplied date values are directly incorporated into sql queries without proper parameterization or input filtering, attackers can craft malicious inputs that alter the intended database query structure. This allows for unauthorized database access, data extraction, modification, or even complete database compromise. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not require local system access to leverage this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous for web-facing applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges within the school management system. Given that this system handles student payment information, the potential for financial fraud, identity theft, and disruption of educational services is significant. The disclosure of the exploit to the public through the VDB-265101 identifier increases the likelihood of real-world exploitation, as threat actors can readily implement the known attack vectors. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a fundamental weakness in data validation and query construction.
Security professionals should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewall rules to block suspicious date parameter patterns. The system should be updated to properly sanitize all user inputs before database processing, following secure coding practices that prevent sql injection vulnerabilities. Organizations using this software must conduct immediate vulnerability assessments and consider network segmentation to limit potential lateral movement if exploitation occurs. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the exploitation of remote services through injection attacks, highlighting the need for comprehensive network security monitoring and incident response procedures to detect and respond to such attacks effectively.