CVE-2024-12891: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Online Exam Mastering System 1.0

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-12891 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting online exam mastering system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Online Exam Mastering System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /account.php?q=quiz&step=2. The manipulation of the argument eid leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-89
Published	2024-12-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: code-projects

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-22 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

code-projects online exam mastering system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy online-exam-mastering-system || rpm -q online-exam-mastering-system || online-exam-mastering-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison online-exam-mastering-system sudo apt install online-exam-mastering-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold online-exam-mastering-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list online-exam-mastering-system sudo dnf downgrade online-exam-mastering-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add online-exam-mastering-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12891?

online exam mastering system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12891 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12891 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-12891 affect?

CVE-2024-12891 affects online exam mastering system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Online Exam Mastering System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /account.php?q=quiz&step=2. The manipulation of the argument eid leads to sql injection. It

How urgent is CVE-2024-12891?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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