CVE-2024-25302

Sourcecodester Event Student Attendance System 1.0, allows SQL Injection via the 'student' parameter

Critical · published February 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection lurks in the Event Student Attendance System 1.0 — just modifying the 'student' parameter can lead to major data breaches! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a café that’s willing to serve anyone who claims they ordered a special coffee without checking their order history. This flaw lets attackers request sensitive information simply by pretending to be someone else! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access, modify, or even delete sensitive student attendance records. The stakes are high—this could lead to data loss, privacy breaches, or unauthorized alterations to critical information within the system, making it absolutely devastating for users!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a café that’s willing to serve anyone who claims they ordered a special coffee without checking their order history. This flaw lets attackers request sensitive information simply by pretending to be someone else! This SQL injection vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of the 'student' parameter, allowing attackers to execute malicious SQL queries against the database. If successful, they could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the attendance system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access, modify, or even delete sensitive student attendance records. The stakes are high—this could lead to data loss, privacy breaches, or unauthorized alterations to critical information within the system, making it absolutely devastating for users! To mitigate this risk, update your system to the latest version, sanitize all user inputs, and implement parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection. Regular audits of database access can also help catch potential exploits before they happen. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll not only protect your attendance system but also secure your users' information. 🛡️

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
0.00734 · 53.9th percentile
Published
2024-02-09T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 FEB 00:00Z
    Sourcecodester Event Student Attendance System 1.0, allows SQL Injection via the 'student' parameter
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