CVE-2020-37057CWE-89

Online-Exam-System 2015 - 'fid' SQL Injection

High · published January 30, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty SQL injection lurks in the feedback module of Online-Exam-System 2015! By injecting malicious code through the 'fid' parameter, attackers can take control of your database! ⚡ Think of the 'fid' parameter as a restaurant order form — if a server accepts a dish without verifying the order, anyone could request a free meal without paying. Without proper checks, attackers can manipulate your database as easily as a chef following an erroneous ticket. This vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive data, modify important entries, or even delete everything in the database! It's a serious matter, leaving your system exposed and your users' information at risk. Imagine a digital heist where unauthorized individuals are rummaging through your entire inventory!

Put simply

Think of the 'fid' parameter as a restaurant order form — if a server accepts a dish without verifying the order, anyone could request a free meal without paying. Without proper checks, attackers can manipulate your database as easily as a chef following an erroneous ticket. The SQL injection in Online-Exam-System occurs because the application fails to sanitize the 'fid' parameter, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of stored data.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive data, modify important entries, or even delete everything in the database! It's a serious matter, leaving your system exposed and your users' information at risk. Imagine a digital heist where unauthorized individuals are rummaging through your entire inventory! To mitigate this risk, immediately patch your system to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement input validation and use prepared statements to ensure that user inputs are properly sanitized. Regularly audit your application for security vulnerabilities to stay ahead of threats! You've got this! By addressing this vulnerability, you're taking a strong stand for security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00565 · 46.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2026-01-30T22:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JAN 22:07Z
    Online-Exam-System 2015 - 'fid' SQL Injection
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