CVE-2021-44966 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in the login form allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain admin access to modify or destroy sensitive employee records.

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-2021-44966?

CVE-2021-44966 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection bypass authentication vulnerability in PHPGURUKUL Employee Record Management System 1.2 via index.php. An attacker can log in as an admin account of this system and can destroy, change or manipulate all sensitive information on the system.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44966?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44966?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44966 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-2021-44966 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44966 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4qj-cw7h-263q.

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