CVE-2021-44090

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Online Reviewer System 1.0 via the password parameter

published January 20, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ The password parameter has a sneaky SQL injection vulnerability! An attacker can exploit this to access sensitive data they shouldn’t be able to see. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes your order but also checks the kitchen for extra secrets without asking permission. This vulnerability lets attackers peek into your database as if they have the chef's special recipe book! If exploited, an attacker could potentially manipulate the SQL queries, allowing them to retrieve, alter, or even delete valuable data. This could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, exposing sensitive information. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes your order but also checks the kitchen for extra secrets without asking permission. This vulnerability lets attackers peek into your database as if they have the chef's special recipe book! This SQL injection vulnerability in the Sourcecodester Online Reviewer System 1.0 occurs because the application doesn't properly sanitize the input in the password parameter, allowing malicious SQL commands to be executed.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially manipulate the SQL queries, allowing them to retrieve, alter, or even delete valuable data. This could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, exposing sensitive information. Yikes! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that input validation and parameterized queries are implemented to prevent SQL injection attacks. Additionally, update to the latest version or apply patches if they are available. Regularly audit your code for security best practices! You've got this! With a few simple fixes, you can protect your application and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01110 · 65.6th percentile
Published
2022-01-20T18:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 18:43Z
    An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Online Reviewer System 1.0 via the password parameter
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