CVE-2022-40872

An SQL injection vulnerability issue was discovered in Sourcecodester Simple E-Learning System 1.0., in /vcs/classRoom.php?classCode=, classCode

Critical · published October 7, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A well-placed SQL injection can give an attacker full control over the Sourcecodester Simple E-Learning System! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky delivery person who can not only drop off packages but also peek inside every box without anyone noticing. Just like an unmonitored delivery room, an SQL injection lets bad actors access and manipulate sensitive data without authorization. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read, modify, or even delete critical information stored in the database, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user data or system disruption. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for both users and administrators, putting personal information at severe risk!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky delivery person who can not only drop off packages but also peek inside every box without anyone noticing. Just like an unmonitored delivery room, an SQL injection lets bad actors access and manipulate sensitive data without authorization. This SQL injection vulnerability in the Simple E-Learning System allows attackers to manipulate input parameters in the 'classCode' field, enabling unauthorized SQL commands to be executed against the database.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read, modify, or even delete critical information stored in the database, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user data or system disruption. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for both users and administrators, putting personal information at severe risk! Update to the latest version of the Simple E-Learning System as soon as possible to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to safeguard against SQL injection attacks in future development. You've got this! Following these steps will help you secure your system and protect your users! 🛡️

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
0.01151 · 66.7th percentile
Published
2022-10-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 OCT 00:00Z
    An SQL injection vulnerability issue was discovered in Sourcecodester Simple E-Learning System 1.0., in /vcs/classRoom.php?classCode=, classCode
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