CVE-2024-40479: A SQL Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- 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:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Aug 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 26 Oct 2026.
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.