CVE-2024-42843

Projectworlds Online Examination System SQL injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.62%

Published15 Aug 2024

Description

Projectworlds Online Examination System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the subject parameter in feed.php.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Projectworlds Online Examination System1.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-42843 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-42843 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.62%.

How severe is CVE-2024-42843?

CVE-2024-42843 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-42843?

Affected products include Projectworlds Online Examination System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42843?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.