CVE-2024-40479

Name: CVE-2024-40479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-12T13:38:28.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40479 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A SQL injection vulnerability in "/admin/quizquestion.php" in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "eid" parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A SQL injection vulnerability in "/admin/quizquestion.php" in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "eid" parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jayesh	Online Exam System	1.0

References

https://github.com/takekaramey/CVE_Writeup/blob/main/Kashipara/Online%20Exam%20System%20v1.0/SQL%20Injection.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kashipara.com/project/php/3/online-exam-php-project-source-code-downloadProduct

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40479?

A SQL injection vulnerability in "/admin/quizquestion.php" in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "eid" parameter.

How severe is CVE-2024-40479?

CVE-2024-40479 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40479?

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Source: NVD / NIST