CVE-2021-40908

SQL injection vulnerability in Login.php in Sourcecodester Purchase Order Management System v1 by oretnom23, allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands…

published January 24, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
84.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unsuspecting username input could be the key to a database treasure chest! This SQL injection vulnerability in Login.php allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands without breaking a sweat. 💻 Think of it as a restaurant where the cashier accepts any order without checking the recipe—turns out, someone could sneak in a request for the secret sauce! This SQL injection flaw lets attackers craft their own commands, potentially altering data in ways you'd never expect. If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could execute malicious SQL commands, gaining access to sensitive information or even altering critical data. The fallout could lead to unauthorized changes in your purchase orders or even a complete data breach—yikes!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the cashier accepts any order without checking the recipe—turns out, someone could sneak in a request for the secret sauce! This SQL injection flaw lets attackers craft their own commands, potentially altering data in ways you'd never expect. This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the username parameter in the Login.php file, leading to arbitrary SQL commands being executed on the database.

What to do

If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could execute malicious SQL commands, gaining access to sensitive information or even altering critical data. The fallout could lead to unauthorized changes in your purchase orders or even a complete data breach—yikes! To protect your system, immediately validate and sanitize user input for the username field. It's also wise to implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to ensure that SQL commands are executed safely. Regularly review your code for similar vulnerabilities. 🛡️ You're on the right track with these steps! Tackle this vulnerability head-on and keep your system secure. You've got this! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02534 · 84.8th percentile
Published
2022-01-24T14:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JAN 14:54Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in Login.php in Sourcecodester Purchase Order Management System v1 by oretnom23, allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands…
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