CVE-2021-42665 SQL injection in n/a
An SQL injection in the login form allows attackers to bypass authentication and access the Engineers Online Portal.
- 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-2021-42665?
CVE-2021-42665 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Engineers Online Portal in PHP via the login form inside of index.php, which can allow an attacker to bypass authentication.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42665?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Engineers Online Portal Project Engineers Online Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42665?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42665 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-2021-42665 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42665 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5vc7-wq49-64h9.