Skip to main content
CVE-2024-40479VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2024-40479: n/a

Source CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.1High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 9 Aug 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

What to do

AI-suggested

Since no official patches are available, organizations should immediately implement strict input validation and parameterized queries to sanitize the 'eid' parameter and other user inputs. Employing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules can provide temporary protection. Restrict access to the /admin/quizquestion.php endpoint to trusted IP addresses or VPNs to reduce exposure. Conduct thorough code reviews and security testing to identify and remediate similar injection points. Monitor logs for suspicious SQL query patterns indicative of injection attempts. Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent recurrence. Plan for prompt patch deployment once an official fix is released by the vendor. Additionally, consider isolating the exam system database with least privilege principles to limit damage in case of exploitation.

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.

References

Community reviews

Loading reviews…