CVE-2023-5008CWE-89

Student Information System v1.0 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection

Critical · published December 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple URL manipulation can grant full access to your database! The SQL injection vulnerability in Student Information System v1.0 puts critical data at risk with just a tweak of the 'regno' parameter. 🔥 Think of it like a vending machine that opens its doors with a secret code. If someone cracks that code, they can not only grab a snack but also take everything inside! That's what this SQL injection allows—accessing and dumping the entire database without breaking a sweat. An attacker exploiting this flaw could waltz right in and extract sensitive information like student records, grades, and personal details, all without ever logging in. This not only threatens student privacy but could also lead to identity theft or unauthorized modifications. Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a vending machine that opens its doors with a secret code. If someone cracks that code, they can not only grab a snack but also take everything inside! That's what this SQL injection allows—accessing and dumping the entire database without breaking a sweat. This SQL injection vulnerability on the 'regno' parameter of the index.php page allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries, bypass authentication, and gain access to the entire database.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could waltz right in and extract sensitive information like student records, grades, and personal details, all without ever logging in. This not only threatens student privacy but could also lead to identity theft or unauthorized modifications. Absolutely devastating! To secure your system, patch to version 1.1 immediately. Additionally, implement parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection and conduct an audit of your input validation practices. Don’t wait to be attacked! You’ve got this! Fixing this is a matter of applying the patch and tightening up those queries—your security hero status is just a step away! 🛡️

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
0.00883 · 58.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-12-07T23:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 23:16Z
    Student Information System v1.0 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
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