CVE-2024-48465: The MRBS version 1.5.0 has an SQL injection
Affects mrbsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Oct 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Debiandebian/mrbspkg:deb/debian/mrbsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict external access to MRBS 1.5.0 instances by network segmentation or firewall rules to limit exposure.
- Monitor web server logs for suspicious requests targeting edit_entry_handler.php and the rooms[] parameter to detect potential exploitation attempts.
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection detection and prevention rules tailored to block malicious payloads targeting MRBS.
- Review and sanitize all user inputs in the application code, especially the rooms[] parameter, to prevent SQL injection; if possible, apply prepared statements or parameterized queries.
- Engage with MRBS maintainers or community to obtain or request an official patch or upgrade to a fixed version once available.
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests focusing on web application security to identify similar injection flaws.
- Educate system administrators and developers about secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection vulnerabilities.
- Maintain up-to-date backups of MRBS databases to enable recovery in case of data compromise or destruction.
Description
The MRBS version 1.5.0 has an SQL injection vulnerability in the edit_entry_handler.php file, specifically in the rooms%5B%5D parameter