CVE-2024-40402

Name: CVE-2024-40402
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-17T20:15:06.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40402 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A SQL injection vulnerability was found in 'ajax.php' of Sourcecodester Simple Library Management System 1.0. This vulnerability stems from insufficient user input validation of the 'username' parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A SQL injection vulnerability was found in 'ajax.php' of Sourcecodester Simple Library Management System 1.0. This vulnerability stems from insufficient user input validation of the 'username' parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nikhil-Bhalerao	Simple Library Management System	1.0

References

https://github.com/CveSecLook/cve/issues/49Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CveSecLook/cve/issues/49Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40402?

How severe is CVE-2024-40402?

CVE-2024-40402 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40402?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST