CVE-2024-55099

A SQL Injection vulnerability was found in /admin/index.php in phpgurukul Online Nurse Hiring System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…

Critical · published December 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL Injection vulnerability lurks in phpgurukul Online Nurse Hiring System v1.0 that could let attackers run wild in your database! This vulnerability is like giving a key to the wrong person who then has access to your entire filing cabinet — they can read, change, or even erase your most sensitive information without you knowing. If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, gaining unauthorized access to your database and potentially compromising sensitive data, manipulating records, or even deleting crucial information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your organization, leading to financial loss and reputational damage!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like giving a key to the wrong person who then has access to your entire filing cabinet — they can read, change, or even erase your most sensitive information without you knowing. This SQL injection vulnerability in /admin/index.php allows attackers to manipulate the username parameter and execute malicious SQL queries, bypassing authentication and gaining control over the database.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, gaining unauthorized access to your database and potentially compromising sensitive data, manipulating records, or even deleting crucial information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your organization, leading to financial loss and reputational damage! Immediately patch to the latest version of the application to mitigate this vulnerability. Implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection in your application code. Conduct a thorough audit of database access and user permissions as an added security measure. You're doing great! Follow these steps and you’ll secure your system in no time! 🛡️

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
0.01044 · 63.8th percentile
Published
2024-12-12T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 DEC 00:00Z
    A SQL Injection vulnerability was found in /admin/index.php in phpgurukul Online Nurse Hiring System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…
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