CVE-2021-46198

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourceodester Courier Management System 1.0 via the email parameter in /cms/ajax.php app

published January 21, 2022

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty SQL injection vulnerability lurks in Sourceodester Courier Management System 1.0, popping up through the email parameter in /cms/ajax.php! Think of it as a delivery driver who opens a package without checking the address โ€” accepting any message without verifying its contents can lead to chaos! ๐Ÿ“ฆโœ‰๏ธ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the SQL queries being sent to the database, potentially gaining access to sensitive information or even altering data. While not currently known to be exploited, the risk is still there for users operating this system.

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver who opens a package without checking the address โ€” accepting any message without verifying its contents can lead to chaos! ๐Ÿ“ฆโœ‰๏ธ This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the email parameter, giving them unauthorized access to the database and its information.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the SQL queries being sent to the database, potentially gaining access to sensitive information or even altering data. While not currently known to be exploited, the risk is still there for users operating this system. To protect your system, update Sourceodester Courier Management System to the latest version and ensure that all user inputs are sanitized. Implement prepared statements to mitigate SQL injection risks effectively. You've got this! With a little diligence, you can keep your system secure and running smoothly. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01751 ยท 77.7th percentile
Published
2022-01-21T15:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JAN 15:20Z
    An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourceodester Courier Management System 1.0 via the email parameter in /cms/ajax.php app
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