CVE-2024-4802: Lopalopa College Management System SQLi Flaw

CVE-2024-4802 Overview

CVE-2024-4802 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Kashipara College Management System 1.0. The flaw resides in the submit_extracurricular_activity.php script, where the activity_datetime parameter is passed to backend database queries without proper sanitization. Remote attackers with low-privilege access can inject arbitrary SQL statements over the network. The exploit details have been publicly disclosed under VulDB identifier 263922, increasing the likelihood of opportunistic exploitation against exposed instances. The weakness maps to CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command.

Critical Impact
Authenticated remote attackers can manipulate backend SQL queries to read, modify, or delete database records containing student, faculty, and administrative data.

Affected Products

Kashipara College Management System 1.0
submit_extracurricular_activity.php endpoint
Deployments exposing the affected PHP application to untrusted networks

Discovery Timeline

2024-05-14 - CVE-2024-4802 published to NVD
2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-4802

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability exists in the extracurricular activity submission workflow of the College Management System. The submit_extracurricular_activity.php script accepts the activity_datetime parameter from client requests and concatenates the value directly into an SQL query. Because the application performs no input validation, parameterization, or escaping, an attacker can break out of the intended query context. Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary SQL statements against the underlying database. Depending on database privileges, an attacker may enumerate schema information, extract sensitive records, or modify stored data.

Root Cause

The root cause is unsafe construction of dynamic SQL. The application interpolates user-controlled input from the activity_datetime parameter into query strings rather than using prepared statements with bound parameters. This is a textbook [CWE-89] flaw and reflects a broader absence of centralized input handling in the codebase.

Attack Vector

Exploitation requires network access to the application and a valid low-privileged session, as the endpoint sits behind authentication. An attacker submits a crafted HTTP request to submit_extracurricular_activity.php with a malicious payload placed in the activity_datetime field. The injected SQL fragment is then executed by the backend database engine. A public proof of concept describing the request structure and payload placement is available in the GitHub CVE Proof of Concept and referenced in the VulDB Vulnerability Report #263922.

No verified code examples are available. Refer to the published proof of concept for request structure and payload details.

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-4802

Indicators of Compromise

HTTP POST requests to submit_extracurricular_activity.php containing SQL metacharacters such as single quotes, UNION, SELECT, --, or /* inside the activity_datetime parameter.
Web server or PHP error logs referencing database syntax errors originating from the extracurricular activity endpoint.
Unexpected outbound database queries or bulk row reads from tables associated with the College Management System schema.

Detection Strategies

Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) rule that inspects the activity_datetime parameter for SQL injection signatures and time-based payloads such as SLEEP( or BENCHMARK(.
Enable database query logging and alert on queries containing tautologies (OR 1=1), stacked statements, or INFORMATION_SCHEMA access originating from the application service account.
Correlate authentication events with subsequent anomalous request volume to submit_extracurricular_activity.php to identify abuse of low-privileged accounts.

Monitoring Recommendations

Baseline normal request patterns for the extracurricular activity workflow and alert on deviations in parameter length, encoding, or content type.
Monitor database service accounts for unusual SELECT volume, schema enumeration, or UPDATE/DELETE statements outside expected business hours.
Aggregate PHP application logs into a central SIEM to enable retrospective hunting for SQL injection attempts.

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-4802

Immediate Actions Required

Restrict network exposure of the College Management System to trusted networks or place it behind a VPN until a fix is applied.
Deploy WAF rules that block SQL injection payloads targeting the activity_datetime parameter of submit_extracurricular_activity.php.
Rotate credentials for the database service account used by the application and audit that account's privileges, removing unnecessary write or administrative rights.
Review recent application and database logs for evidence of exploitation attempts referenced in the public proof of concept.

Patch Information

No vendor patch is listed in the NVD advisory for Kashipara College Management System 1.0 at the time of publication. Administrators should monitor the vendor and the VulDB Entry #263922 for updated remediation guidance. In the absence of an official patch, apply source-level fixes: replace dynamic SQL in submit_extracurricular_activity.php with parameterized queries using PDO or mysqli prepared statements, and validate activity_datetime against an expected datetime format before use.

Workarounds

Introduce server-side input validation that rejects any activity_datetime value not matching a strict datetime regular expression.
Enforce least privilege on the database account used by the application so injected queries cannot read or modify unrelated tables.
Disable or remove the submit_extracurricular_activity.php endpoint if the extracurricular activity feature is not required in the deployment.

bash

# Example ModSecurity rule to block SQLi patterns in activity_datetime
SecRule ARGS:activity_datetime "@rx (?i)(union(\s|/\*.*\*/)+select|sleep\s*\(|benchmark\s*\(|--|;|/\*)" \
  "id:1004802,phase:2,deny,status:403,log,msg:'CVE-2024-4802 SQLi attempt in activity_datetime'"