How severe is CVE-2024-4972?

CVE-2024-4972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-4972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4972?

CVE-2024-4972 affects Code-projects Simple Chat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4972?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-4972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44529.

When was CVE-2024-4972 published?

CVE-2024-4972 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4972

CVE-2024-4972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Code-projects Simple Chat System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44529
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Code-projects Simple Chat System
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /login.php. The manipulation of the argument email/password leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-264537 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4972?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /login.php. The manipulation of the argument email/password leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-264537 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-4972?: CVE-2024-4972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-4972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4972?: CVE-2024-4972 affects Code-projects Simple Chat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44529.
When was CVE-2024-4972 published?: CVE-2024-4972 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:code-projects:simple_chat_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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