CVE-2023-46677CWE-89

Online Job Portal v1.0 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injections (SQLi)

Critical · published November 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unfiltered user input could lead to total chaos! The 'txt_uname' parameter in the Online Job Portal v1.0 is an open doorway for SQL injection attacks. 🔥 Think of it like a pizza order where the staff doesn't check the toppings list—you could end up with anything, including something toxic! If the input isn't validated, malicious SQL could be slipped right into the database without a second thought. An attacker could execute unauthorized commands, potentially exposing or tampering with sensitive user data. Imagine a data breach on a job portal where personal information of all applicants is up for grabs! The consequences could be absolutely devastating.

Put simply

Think of it like a pizza order where the staff doesn't check the toppings list—you could end up with anything, including something toxic! If the input isn't validated, malicious SQL could be slipped right into the database without a second thought. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject SQL commands through the 'txt_uname' parameter of the sign-up.php script, as it fails to properly validate or sanitize user input before interacting with the database.

What to do

An attacker could execute unauthorized commands, potentially exposing or tampering with sensitive user data. Imagine a data breach on a job portal where personal information of all applicants is up for grabs! The consequences could be absolutely devastating. Patch the software by upgrading to the latest version where this vulnerability is fixed. Implement robust input validation and parameterized queries to ensure user inputs are securely handled. Don't wait—address this critical flaw immediately! You've got this! With swift action, you can safeguard your application 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
0.00831 · 57.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-11-07T20:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 NOV 20:35Z
    Online Job Portal v1.0 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injections (SQLi)
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