CVE-2021-44966

SQL injection bypass authentication vulnerability in PHPGURUKUL Employee Record Management System 1.2 via index.php

published December 13, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection in PHPGURUKUL Employee Record Management System can let anyone slip through the gates as an admin—no password required! ⚡ Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with a front desk that forgets to check IDs—anyone could just walk in, change the guest list, or even throw a wild party! 🎉 Once inside, an attacker can wreak absolute havoc—modifying, deleting, or outright destroying sensitive employee information. This kind of breach could lead to disastrous consequences for both the company and its staff, as critical records can be manipulated without detection!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with a front desk that forgets to check IDs—anyone could just walk in, change the guest list, or even throw a wild party! 🎉 This SQL injection flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication on the PHPGURUKUL system by exploiting vulnerabilities in the index.php file, enabling unauthorized access to the admin account.

What to do

Once inside, an attacker can wreak absolute havoc—modifying, deleting, or outright destroying sensitive employee information. This kind of breach could lead to disastrous consequences for both the company and its staff, as critical records can be manipulated without detection! To secure your system, patch PHPGURUKUL to the latest version immediately. Additionally, ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized and implement prepared statements to protect against SQL injection attacks. 🔒 You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your system and boost your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02148 · 82.0th percentile
Published
2021-12-13T14:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 14:20Z
    SQL injection bypass authentication vulnerability in PHPGURUKUL Employee Record Management System 1.2 via index.php
    cvelistv5