CVE-2020-29214 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can inject SQL payloads in the admin login page to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the Alumni Management System.

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-2020-29214?

CVE-2020-29214 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0 allows the user to inject SQL payload to bypass the authentication via admin/login.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29214?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29214?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29214 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-2020-29214 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-29214 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-22j2-mp37-f8p9.

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