CVE-2023-5634CWE-89

SQLi in ArslanSoft's Education Portal

Critical · published December 1, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A single malicious input can turn the ArslanSoft Education Portal into an attacker's playground! Think of it like a chef who never checks the recipe; they could accidentally toss in poisonous ingredients without realizing it. This SQL injection flaw lets attackers sneak in and manipulate database commands as easily as someone slipping a bad ingredient into dinner. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the database, potentially reading, altering, or even deleting critical educational data. The consequences could range from data breaches to full control over the portal—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who never checks the recipe; they could accidentally toss in poisonous ingredients without realizing it. This SQL injection flaw lets attackers sneak in and manipulate database commands as easily as someone slipping a bad ingredient into dinner. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries into the Education Portal's database operations, bypassing authentication and authorization checks.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the database, potentially reading, altering, or even deleting critical educational data. The consequences could range from data breaches to full control over the portal—absolutely devastating! Immediate action is crucial! Update the Education Portal to version 1.1 or later to patch this SQL injection vulnerability. Additionally, implement input validation and use parameterized queries to fortify your defenses against future attacks. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll enhance your security 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
0.00788 · 55.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-12-01T13:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 DEC 13:19Z
    SQLi in ArslanSoft's Education Portal
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