CVE-2021-37782

Employee Record Management System v 1.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via editempprofile.php

Critical · published October 28, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single malicious input on editempprofile.php could expose your entire employee database! 🔥 Think of it like a janitor finding a key that opens every drawer in the filing cabinet — with just one sneaky request, the attacker could sift through sensitive records without breaking a sweat. This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially granting them access to sensitive employee information, like personal details and pay data. The fallout could be absolutely devastating for privacy and compliance, putting your organization at serious risk of data breaches and legal implications.

Put simply

Think of it like a janitor finding a key that opens every drawer in the filing cabinet — with just one sneaky request, the attacker could sift through sensitive records without breaking a sweat. CVE-2021-37782 is a critical SQL injection flaw in Employee Record Management System v1.2, specifically via the editempprofile.php page, which lacks proper input sanitization. Attackers can execute crafted queries to gain unauthorized access to database contents.

What to do

This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially granting them access to sensitive employee information, like personal details and pay data. The fallout could be absolutely devastating for privacy and compliance, putting your organization at serious risk of data breaches and legal implications. Immediately patch the system to the latest version, which addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection in the future. Regular security audits can help catch such vulnerabilities before they become problematic. You've got this! With the right steps, you can secure your system and protect your data. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00854 · 57.9th percentile
Published
2022-10-28T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 OCT 00:00Z
    Employee Record Management System v 1.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via editempprofile.php
    cvelistv5