CVE-2024-4972: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-4972 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting simple chat 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 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.

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	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-05-16
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

2024-05-16 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

code-projects simple chat 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 simple-chat-system || rpm -q simple-chat-system || simple-chat-system --version

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

apt-cache madison simple-chat-system sudo apt install simple-chat-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold simple-chat-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list simple-chat-system sudo dnf downgrade simple-chat-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-chat-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-2024-4972?

simple chat system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4972 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4972 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-2024-4972 affect?

CVE-2024-4972 affects simple chat system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). 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 in

How urgent is CVE-2024-4972?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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