CVE-2020-23935

Kabir Alhasan Student Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via "Username: admin'# && Password: (Write Something)"

published August 20, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unexpected string is the secret key! With just a clever syntax twist, anyone can bypass authentication in the Kabir Alhasan Student Management System. 🔑 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts any reservation as long as there’s a specific phrase in your booking — even if you’re not on the guest list! This sneaky approach lets unauthorized access slip right through the front door. An attacker could easily log in as an admin, gaining full access to sensitive student information and system controls. This could lead to unauthorized data changes or even a complete system takeover, putting students' data at risk and causing chaos.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts any reservation as long as there’s a specific phrase in your booking — even if you’re not on the guest list! This sneaky approach lets unauthorized access slip right through the front door. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication by manipulating the username and password input, using SQL injection techniques to trick the system into granting access without proper credentials.

What to do

An attacker could easily log in as an admin, gaining full access to sensitive student information and system controls. This could lead to unauthorized data changes or even a complete system takeover, putting students' data at risk and causing chaos. To secure your system, patch to the latest version of the Kabir Alhasan Student Management System as soon as possible. Additionally, implement proper input validation and sanitization to prevent SQL injection attacks in the future. Regular security audits can help catch such vulnerabilities early! You've got this! With these steps, you’ll lock down your system tighter than ever! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15926 · 96.9th percentile
Published
2020-08-20T14:09Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 AUG 14:09Z
    Kabir Alhasan Student Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via "Username: admin'# && Password: (Write Something)"
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