CVE-2021-40578 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands and access sensitive data via the IDNO parameter in the Online Enrollment Management System.

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

What is CVE-2021-40578?

CVE-2021-40578 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Authenticated Blind & Error-based SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Online Enrollment Management System in PHP and PayPal Free Source Code 1.0, that allows attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary SQL commands via IDNO parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40578?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Enrollment Management System Project Online Enrollment Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40578?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40578 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-2021-40578 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40578 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7xc3-h85x-39mf.

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