PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System: Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code
CVE-2024-2265 is a high-severity inclusion of sensitive information in source code vulnerability in PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System from Keerti1924, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System versions: 1.0. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 58% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keerti1924 | PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System | 1.0 | Not stated |
| Keerti1924 | PHP MySQL User Signup Login System | 1.0 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.3 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 5.0 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in keerti1924 PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file login.sql. The manipulation leads to inclusion of sensitive information in source code. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-256035. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code
The product (such as a web server or repository) provides access to source code is not intended to be accessible to users but contains sensitive information.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Recommendations include removing the script from the web server and moving it to a location not accessible from the Internet.
More Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code vulnerabilities (CWE-540)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- vuldb.com/?id.256035Third Party Advisory
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- github.com/smurf-reigz/security/blob/main/proof-of-concepts/keerti1924%20publicly%20exposed%20password%20hash…Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Other references
- vuldb.com/?ctiid.256035Permissions Required
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