CVE-2021-43130

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) 1.0 via the username parameter in customer/login.php

published November 3, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in Sourcecodester's CRM login! Just by manipulating the username parameter, attackers could play around where they shouldn't be. 😱 Think of it as a restaurant where a diner can just scribble whatever they want on their order form without the kitchen checking it. Instead of just ordering steak, they might ask for the whole kitchen's secret sauce recipe! If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute unauthorized SQL commands, potentially leading to data breaches or even full control over the database. The implications can be serious—imagine losing customer information, or worse, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a diner can just scribble whatever they want on their order form without the kitchen checking it. Instead of just ordering steak, they might ask for the whole kitchen's secret sauce recipe! This SQL injection vulnerability in the customer/login.php file allows attackers to manipulate the username input, potentially executing malicious SQL queries against the database.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute unauthorized SQL commands, potentially leading to data breaches or even full control over the database. The implications can be serious—imagine losing customer information, or worse, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data! To secure your CRM, immediately validate and sanitize all input fields, especially in login forms. Additionally, implement prepared statements for database queries to eliminate injection risks. Regularly review your application for vulnerabilities as part of your security practices. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be the superhero of your CRM security in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02294 · 83.1th percentile
Published
2021-11-03T14:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 14:52Z
    An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) 1.0 via the username parameter in customer/login.php
    cvelistv5