CVE-2022-48149

Online Student Admission System in PHP Free Source Code 1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the username parameter

published February 22, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in the username parameter of the Online Student Admission System! This opens the door for some unexpected access. 😱 Think of it like a school admitting students based solely on their name, without verifying their identity first. Just as a forger could take advantage of this loophole, an attacker could exploit this SQL injection to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. An attacker could manipulate the username parameter to gain control over the database, potentially accessing, modifying, or even deleting critical student information. The possibilities are concerning, given this vulnerability could lead to a significant data breach.

Put simply

Think of it like a school admitting students based solely on their name, without verifying their identity first. Just as a forger could take advantage of this loophole, an attacker could exploit this SQL injection to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the username parameter, bypassing normal authentication mechanisms and exposing the database to unauthorized operations.

What to do

An attacker could manipulate the username parameter to gain control over the database, potentially accessing, modifying, or even deleting critical student information. The possibilities are concerning, given this vulnerability could lead to a significant data breach. To secure your system, sanitize all user inputs to prevent SQL injection attacks. Implement prepared statements and parameterized queries in your code. Also, consider conducting a security audit of your application to identify any additional vulnerabilities. You've got this! With a few adjustments, you can lock this down tight and protect your data. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00647 · 50.4th percentile
Published
2023-02-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 FEB 00:00Z
    Online Student Admission System in PHP Free Source Code 1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the username parameter
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