CVE-2022-36719

Library Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the ok parameter at /admin/history.php

published August 25, 2022

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in the Library Management System v1.0, waiting for the wrong query to unleash chaos! This vulnerability is like a librarian who misfiles a book; with just the right slip of paper, anyone could access sensitive records that should have been kept hidden. ๐Ÿšช๐Ÿ“š If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially revealing or manipulating the library's data โ€“ like having free rein to change the checkout records or peek into patron information! This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and significant data integrity issues.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a librarian who misfiles a book; with just the right slip of paper, anyone could access sensitive records that should have been kept hidden. ๐Ÿšช๐Ÿ“š The SQL injection vulnerability occurs via the 'ok' parameter at /admin/history.php, allowing attackers to send malicious SQL commands that manipulate the database. This flaw can bypass normal access controls and expose sensitive information.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially revealing or manipulating the library's data โ€“ like having free rein to change the checkout records or peek into patron information! This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and significant data integrity issues. To remediate this issue, update to the latest version of the Library Management System and implement prepared statements to handle database queries securely. Regularly audit your code for vulnerabilities like this to ensure ongoing security. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll keep your library system safe and sound. ๐Ÿ“–โœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01034 ยท 63.5th percentile
Published
2022-08-25T21:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 21:55Z
    Library Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the ok parameter at /admin/history.php
    cvelistv5