CVE-2021-41659

SQL injection vulnerability in Sourcecodester Banking System v1 by oretnom23, allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username or password…

published January 24, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection hides in the Sourcecodester Banking System! Attackers could send crafted inputs through the username or password fields, executing arbitrary SQL commands without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant where anyone can walk up to the kitchen and order whatever they want, bypassing the waitstaff entirely. Instead of just receiving a burger, you could end up ordering the whole menu! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify user info, or even wipe the entire database clean! The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any banking operation, resulting in data breaches and loss of customer trust.

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where anyone can walk up to the kitchen and order whatever they want, bypassing the waitstaff entirely. Instead of just receiving a burger, you could end up ordering the whole menu! This SQL injection flaw allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the username or password fields, executing any SQL command they desire. Essentially, it's like handing over the keys to the vault without realizing you did!

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify user info, or even wipe the entire database clean! The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any banking operation, resulting in data breaches and loss of customer trust. To fix this vulnerability, patch the Sourcecodester Banking System to the latest version available. Additionally, implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll secure your application in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01254 · 69.3th percentile
Published
2022-01-24T17:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JAN 17:47Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in Sourcecodester Banking System v1 by oretnom23, allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username or password…
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