CVE-2020-35427

SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Employee Record Management System 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass…

published July 20, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A tiny oversight in PHPGurukul’s Employee Record Management System could let attackers run wild with SQL commands! Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where the chef never checks the order tickets. Any waiter could just shout any ingredient they want, and the kitchen will whip it up, no questions asked! This SQL injection vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to bypass authentication entirely and execute any SQL command they desire. Imagine an intruder slipping into an office unnoticed and having access to all the confidential files — that’s the level of risk here!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where the chef never checks the order tickets. Any waiter could just shout any ingredient they want, and the kitchen will whip it up, no questions asked! The flaw in PHPGurukul Employee Record Management System 1.1 enables remote attackers to insert arbitrary SQL commands through unsanitized inputs, leading to unauthorized access and potential data manipulation.

What to do

This SQL injection vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to bypass authentication entirely and execute any SQL command they desire. Imagine an intruder slipping into an office unnoticed and having access to all the confidential files — that’s the level of risk here! To fix this, sanitize all database inputs, implement prepared statements to prevent injection attacks, and update the software if possible. Regularly auditing your code for vulnerabilities is also a good practice! You’ve got this! By following these steps, you can secure your system and keep those pesky intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02899 · 86.8th percentile
Published
2021-07-20T13:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUL 13:22Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Employee Record Management System 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass…
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