CVE-2024-40479
CVE-2024-40479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jayesh Online Exam System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38470
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Jayesh Online Exam System
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-40479 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-40479?
- CVE-2024-40479 affects Jayesh Online Exam System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-40479?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-40479 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-40479 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38470.
- When was CVE-2024-40479 published?
- CVE-2024-40479 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/takekaramey/CVE_Writeup/blob/main/Kashipara/Online%20Exam%20System%20v1.0/SQL%20Injection.pdf
- https://www.kashipara.com/project/php/3/online-exam-php-project-source-code-download
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jayesh:online_exam_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Jayesh Online Exam System
- CVE-2024-40480 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): A Broken Access Control vulnerability was found in /admin/update.php and /admin/dashboard.php in Kashipara Online Exam…
- CVE-2025-51567 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): A SQL Injection was found in the /exam/user/profile.php page of kashipara Online Exam System V1.0, which allows remote…
- CVE-2024-40478 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): A Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in "/admin/afeedback.php" in Kashipara Online Exam System…
All CVEs affecting Jayesh Online Exam System →
Other CWE-89 (SQL Injection) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-54350 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Budibase is an open-source low-code platform. Prior to 3.39.12, an unauthenticated visitor of any published Budibase…
- CVE-2026-8054 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in the Publish Audit API endpoints…
- CVE-2026-42287 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Emlog is an open source website building system. Prior to version 2.6.11, direct SQL injection in article creation and…
- CVE-2026-3325 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SQL injection (SQLi) in MegaCMS v12.0.0, specifically in the “id_territorio” parameter of the…
- CVE-2025-10878 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the login functionality of Fikir Odalari AdminPando 1.0.1 before 2026-01-26.…
- CVE-2025-57792 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Explorance Blue versions prior to 8.14.9 contain a SQL injection vulnerability caused by insufficient validation of…