CVE-2024-5231 in Complete Web-Based School Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/23/2024
A vulnerability was found in Campcodes Complete Web-Based School Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /view/teacher_salary_details.php. The manipulation of the argument index leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-265982 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-5231 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Campcodes Complete Web-Based School Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability specifically affects the /view/teacher_salary_details.php file, which serves as a critical component for accessing sensitive financial information within the educational institution's management platform. The attack vector exploits an unprotected input parameter named 'index' that is processed without proper sanitization or validation, creating a direct pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries and extract confidential data.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes sql injection as a fundamental weakness in application security where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The exploitation occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input for the 'index' parameter that alters the intended sql query structure, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the underlying database. This flaw operates at the application layer and requires no special privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous as it can be executed through standard web browser interactions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables comprehensive database manipulation capabilities including data extraction, modification, and potentially complete system compromise. Attackers could access sensitive teacher salary information, personal identification details, and other confidential institutional data stored within the same database. The remote exploitability means that adversaries do not require physical access to the network or system, allowing them to target vulnerable installations from anywhere on the internet, which significantly amplifies the potential damage scope.
Security professionals should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and parameterized query execution to prevent the exploitation of this sql injection vulnerability. The system should be updated to version 1.1 or later where this vulnerability has been patched according to vendor advisories. Network segmentation and web application firewalls should be deployed to monitor and filter suspicious database query patterns. Additionally, access controls should be strengthened to limit database privileges to application users and regular security audits should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the system's codebase. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation and secure coding practices in educational management systems that handle sensitive personal and financial data, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation through sql injection.