CVE-2020-28070 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attacker can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in the view_event.php script, affecting Alumni Management System users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-28070?

CVE-2020-28070 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0 is affected by SQL injection causing arbitrary remote code execution from GET input in view_event.php via the 'id' parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28070?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28070?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28070 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2020-28070 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28070 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r4r6-76p6-65m4.