CVE-2022-39180CWE-89

College Management System v1.0 - SQL Injection (SQLi)

Critical · published November 17, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single SQL command in the login fields can unlock the entire database! This SQL Injection flaw in College Management System v1.0 is a real game-changer for attackers! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where customers can write their own orders on the menu. If a diner has the ability to add extra items or swap out ingredients without the chef's approval, things can get messy fast! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulate records, or even wipe the entire database clean. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any college relying on this system for student and staff information.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where customers can write their own orders on the menu. If a diner has the ability to add extra items or swap out ingredients without the chef's approval, things can get messy fast! This SQL Injection vulnerability allows users to insert malicious SQL commands into the username and password fields on the login page of College Management System, enabling them to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary queries against the database.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulate records, or even wipe the entire database clean. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any college relying on this system for student and staff information. Upgrade College Management System to the latest version that patches this vulnerability immediately. Implement prepared statements or parameterized queries in all database interactions to prevent SQL injection attacks. Regularly audit all input validation processes to ensure stringent security measures are in place. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be turning this critical threat into a secured fortress in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00642 · 50.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2022-11-17T22:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 NOV 22:27Z
    College Management System v1.0 - SQL Injection (SQLi)
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