CVE-2024-8466: SQL injection vulnerability in Job Portal

Published Sep 5, 2024
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Updated

SQL injection vulnerability, by which an attacker could send a specially designed query through CATEGORY parameter in /jobportal/admin/category/controller.php, and retrieve all the information stored in it.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Phpgurukul Job Portal=1.0

Event History

Sep 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8466?

CVE-2024-8466 has a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information through SQL injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8466?

To fix CVE-2024-8466, validate and sanitize all user inputs, especially the CATEGORY parameter in /jobportal/admin/category/controller.php.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-8466?

CVE-2024-8466 affects PHPGurukul Job Portal version 1.0.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8466?

CVE-2024-8466 is an SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate database queries.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2024-8466?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-8466 by sending a specially crafted SQL query through the CATEGORY parameter to retrieve sensitive data.

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