Description

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Student Crud Operation 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /edit.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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{
  "score": "6.3",
  "pubDate": "2026-09-08T04:17:42.560Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-09-08T04:17:42.560Z",
  "executiveSummary": "A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in Student Crud Operation 1.0 within the /edit.php file.\nThe vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of the ID argument, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database.\nThe impact includes unauthorized access to sensitive student data, potential modification or deletion of database records, and the possibility of complete database compromise.\nThe vulnerability is publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of active exploitation by remote threat actors.\nNo authentication or specific privileges are required to initiate the attack, making it accessible to unauthorized remote entities.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability is located in the /edit.php file of the Student Crud Operation 1.0 application. The root cause is the failure to implement parameterized queries or adequate input validation for the 'ID' parameter before passing it to the database management system.\nExploitation is achieved by injecting malicious SQL syntax into the ID argument. Because the application processes this input directly, an attacker can manipulate the structure of the resulting SQL query.\nThe attack flow begins with a remote request to /edit.php where the ID parameter is modified from a legitimate integer value to a crafted payload containing SQL control characters, such as single quotes, comments, or union-based operators.\nThe lack of input sanitization allows the application to concatenate this untrusted user input directly into the query string, which is then executed by the database engine.\nAttackers can leverage this flaw to perform unauthorized data extraction (SQL injection via UNION select), bypass authentication mechanisms, or execute administrative commands if the database user permissions are overly permissive.\nSince the exploit is publicly available, the barrier to entry for attackers is significantly lowered. The vulnerability is network-accessible, meaning any remote user with access to the web server can trigger the injection.\nPost-exploitation impact can result in the full compromise of the student database, leading to mass data exfiltration or the destruction of the application's integrity."
}