CVE-2021-40543

Opensis-Classic Version 8.0 is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability due to a lack of sanitization of input data at two parameters $_GET['usrid'] and…

published October 11, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple oversight creates a gateway! Opensis-Classic Version 8.0 has a SQL injection vulnerability that lets attackers manipulate user data through poorly sanitized input parameters. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant that forgets to check the ingredients in the orders. If someone sneaks in a request for a dish with something harmful, it could ruin the entire meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access unauthorized data or manipulate the database, potentially leading to a catastrophic data breach. If sensitive information is compromised, it could spell disaster for both users and the organization!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that forgets to check the ingredients in the orders. If someone sneaks in a request for a dish with something harmful, it could ruin the entire meal! The SQL injection flaw arises from the lack of sanitization of input data via the parameters $_GET['usrid'] and $_GET['prof_id'] in the PasswordCheck.php file, allowing malicious SQL commands to be executed.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access unauthorized data or manipulate the database, potentially leading to a catastrophic data breach. If sensitive information is compromised, it could spell disaster for both users and the organization! To mitigate this vulnerability, developers should implement input validation and parameterized queries to sanitize user input. Additionally, ensure that Opensis-Classic is updated to the latest version once patches are available. This is absolutely fixable! By following these steps, you’ll be back on track in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01116 · 65.8th percentile
Published
2021-10-11T12:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 OCT 12:19Z
    Opensis-Classic Version 8.0 is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability due to a lack of sanitization of input data at two parameters $_GET['usrid'] and…
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