CVE-2024-42566

School Management System commit bae5aa was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the password parameter at login.php

High · published August 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A single miswritten query in login.php is your gateway to SQL injection chaos! 🔥 Think of this like an open window in a secure school; all it takes is a clever intruder to slip in through that vulnerability and cause havoc. Just like a student sneaking in a questionable test answer, attackers can potentially retrieve sensitive data by exploiting this oversight. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to the database, potentially allowing them to read, modify, or even delete critical student and staff information. This could lead to data breaches, identity theft, and a complete loss of trust in the school's management system. Absolutely devastating consequences are on the table if this vulnerability goes unchecked!

Put simply

Think of this like an open window in a secure school; all it takes is a clever intruder to slip in through that vulnerability and cause havoc. Just like a student sneaking in a questionable test answer, attackers can potentially retrieve sensitive data by exploiting this oversight. The SQL injection vulnerability in the School Management System arises from improper handling of the password parameter in login.php, allowing malicious users to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database.

What to do

An attacker can gain unauthorized access to the database, potentially allowing them to read, modify, or even delete critical student and staff information. This could lead to data breaches, identity theft, and a complete loss of trust in the school's management system. Absolutely devastating consequences are on the table if this vulnerability goes unchecked! To combat this threat, immediately patch the system to the latest version, ensuring all user inputs are properly sanitized and prepared statements are utilized. Conduct a thorough audit of the code to identify any similar vulnerabilities throughout the application. You've got this! With a few key updates and practices, you can strengthen your defenses and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00583 · 47.1th percentile
Published
2024-08-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 AUG 00:00Z
    School Management System commit bae5aa was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the password parameter at login.php
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