CVE-2018-7477

SQL Injection exists in PHP Scripts Mall School Management Script 3.0.4 via the Username and Password fields to parents/Parent_module/parent_login.php

published February 28, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection hides in the Parent Login page of PHP Scripts Mall School Management Script 3.0.4—think of it as a schoolyard trick that lets unwanted visitors peek at report cards! 🎓 Imagine a parent trying to access a school’s parent-teacher meeting by simply claiming to be someone else. The login system here is like a teacher who doesn’t check IDs and just lets anyone in with the right password, opening doors to sensitive student data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, modifying student records or accessing personal data. This could disrupt the entire school management system, putting students' privacy at risk!

Put simply

Imagine a parent trying to access a school’s parent-teacher meeting by simply claiming to be someone else. The login system here is like a teacher who doesn’t check IDs and just lets anyone in with the right password, opening doors to sensitive student data. This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries through the Username and Password fields on the parent_login.php page, enabling them to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, modifying student records or accessing personal data. This could disrupt the entire school management system, putting students' privacy at risk! Update to the latest version of PHP Scripts Mall School Management Script if available. Implement prepared statements in your database code to prevent SQL injection, and regularly audit your login functionalities to ensure they've not been compromised. You've got this! With a few strategic updates, you'll be keeping that school data safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02652 · 85.4th percentile
Published
2018-02-28T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 FEB 07:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in PHP Scripts Mall School Management Script 3.0.4 via the Username and Password fields to parents/Parent_module/parent_login.php
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