CVE-2024-8172: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester QR Code Attendance Syst

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8172 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting qr code attendance system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester QR Code Attendance System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /endpoint/delete-student.php. The manipulation of the argument student/attendance leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated 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	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: rems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-26 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rems qr code attendance 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 qr-code-attendance-system || rpm -q qr-code-attendance-system || qr-code-attendance-system --version

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

apt-cache madison qr-code-attendance-system sudo apt install qr-code-attendance-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold qr-code-attendance-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list qr-code-attendance-system sudo dnf downgrade qr-code-attendance-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add qr-code-attendance-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-2024-8172?

qr code attendance system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8172 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8172 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-2024-8172 affect?

CVE-2024-8172 affects qr code attendance system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester QR Code Attendance System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /endpoint/delete-student.php. The manipulation of the argument stud

How urgent is CVE-2024-8172?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

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