CVE-2018-6859

SQL Injection exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script 2.0.2 via the Login Parameter

published February 23, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple login parameter could lead to a sneaky SQL injection in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script 2.0.2! 🔍 Let's unpack this together! Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes your order without writing it down and just remembers it. If you slip in a secret ingredient in your order, they might accidentally serve it to everyone else! An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate database queries, potentially accessing or altering sensitive information like user records. Imagine a scenario where a hacker could craft their own ingredients and mess with your entire menu—no one wants that!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes your order without writing it down and just remembers it. If you slip in a secret ingredient in your order, they might accidentally serve it to everyone else! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to insert malicious SQL code via the login parameter, leading to unauthorized database access and manipulation.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate database queries, potentially accessing or altering sensitive information like user records. Imagine a scenario where a hacker could craft their own ingredients and mess with your entire menu—no one wants that! Update to the latest version of the School Alert Management Script, and implement prepared statements to sanitize user inputs. Regularly review and audit your application for security vulnerabilities to ensure all bases are covered! You've got this! With a little update and vigilance, you'll keep your application secure and your users safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01706 · 77.1th percentile
Published
2018-02-23T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 FEB 18:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script 2.0.2 via the Login Parameter
    cvelistv5