CVE-2021-40309 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can inject SQL via the cp_id_miss_attn parameter in OpenSIS Take Attendance functionality to manipulate or access database records.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-40309?
CVE-2021-40309 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Os4ed Opensis, published on 24 Sep 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Take Attendance functionality of OS4Ed's OpenSIS 8.0. allows an attacker to inject their own SQL query. The cp_id_miss_attn parameter from TakeAttendance.php is vulnerable to SQL injection. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request as a user with access to "Take Attendance" functionality to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40309?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Os4ed Opensis.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40309?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40309 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-2021-40309 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40309 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Os4ed Opensis
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mmj6-5g2w-6rvq.