How severe is CVE-2024-53603?

CVE-2024-53603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-53603 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53603?

CVE-2024-53603 affects Phpgurukul Covid19 Testing Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53603?

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-2024-53603 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53603 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52006.

When was CVE-2024-53603 published?

CVE-2024-53603 was published on 2024-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53603

CVE-2024-53603 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Covid19 Testing Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52006
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Phpgurukul Covid19 Testing Management System
Published: 2024-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A SQL Injection vulnerability was found in /covid-tms/password-recovery.php in PHPGurukul COVID 19 Testing Management System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the contactno POST request parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53603?: A SQL Injection vulnerability was found in /covid-tms/password-recovery.php in PHPGurukul COVID 19 Testing Management System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the contactno POST request parameter.
How severe is CVE-2024-53603?: CVE-2024-53603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-53603 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53603?: CVE-2024-53603 affects Phpgurukul Covid19 Testing Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53603?: 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-2024-53603 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53603 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52006.
When was CVE-2024-53603 published?: CVE-2024-53603 was published on 2024-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Santoshcyber1/CVE-wirteup/blob/main/Phpgurukul/COVID19/SQL%20Injection%20vulnerability.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:covid19_testing_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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