CVE-2021-44088

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Attendance and Payroll System v1.0 which allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication via…

published March 17, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty SQL injection hides in the Sourcecodester Attendance and Payroll System! With unsanitized login parameters, attackers could slip past authentication like a clever thief with a forged ID card. 🦸 Think of it as a hotel that doesn't check guest IDs properly — if someone slips in with a fake ID, they could wander through restricted areas without anyone batting an eye! This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication, which means they can waltz right into your system and access sensitive data, alter records, or even play around with payroll settings. The consequences could be quite disruptive!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel that doesn't check guest IDs properly — if someone slips in with a fake ID, they could wander through restricted areas without anyone batting an eye! This SQL injection vulnerability in Sourcecodester Attendance and Payroll System v1.0 allows attackers to exploit unsanitized parameters during the login process, granting unauthorized access to the system.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication, which means they can waltz right into your system and access sensitive data, alter records, or even play around with payroll settings. The consequences could be quite disruptive! To mitigate this risk, it's crucial to sanitize all input parameters in the login process and implement prepared statements to prevent this exploitation. Additionally, consider updating to the latest version of the software once available. 🛡️ You've got this! With a little diligence, you can secure your system and keep those crafty attackers at bay. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02972 · 87.2th percentile
Published
2022-03-17T21:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAR 21:07Z
    An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Attendance and Payroll System v1.0 which allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication via…
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