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Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a critical SQL injection in Projectworlds Online Admission System v1. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially manipulate database queries through the a_id parameter in index.php, risking disclosure or alteration of admission-system data. The sources do not identify a vendor patch or fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as urgent for any exposed deployment because the reported flaw could affect sensitive admissions data without authentication. If the software is not used, document non-exposure. If it is used, move quickly to confirm scope and obtain official remediation guidance.
Technical view
CVE-2024-51060 is CWE-89 SQL injection in index.php via a_id. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact listed.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Projectworlds Online Admission System v1, especially if index.php is internet-facing. The CVE record lists affected vendor/product fields as n/a and provides no CPEs, so asset matching may require manual inventory review.
Exploitation context
The provided sources include a public GitHub reference, but they do not establish active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle. Treat public-facing instances as high-risk because exploitation would not require authentication or user interaction under the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE record names the vulnerable parameter and page, but affected metadata is incomplete and no official patch is cited. Avoid assuming broader Projectworlds products are affected. Focus research on confirming version, code path, query construction, and real deployment exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Check Projectworlds or repository guidance for a fixed release or official code change.
- Restrict public access to affected admission-system routes until remediation is confirmed.
- Review database records and logs for suspicious access around index.php and a_id.
- If maintaining the code, use parameterized queries and strict server-side input validation.
- Prioritize backup verification before making database or application changes.
Validation and detection
- Identify any deployed Projectworlds Online Admission System v1 instances.
- Confirm whether index.php accepts or processes the a_id parameter.
- Map internet exposure through web server, reverse proxy, and asset inventory records.
- Review logs for abnormal a_id values or database error patterns.
- Verify any applied fix with a non-destructive security test in a controlled environment.
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N3.95.2CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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- https://github.com/0x1c1ph3r/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-51060CVE reference, mitre
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