Description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Student Crud Operation 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /card_activation.sql of the component Backup File Handler. The manipulation results in information disclosure. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

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  "score": "5.3",
  "pubDate": "2026-09-08T05:16:48.340Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-09-08T05:16:48.340Z",
  "executiveSummary": "A vulnerability has been identified in the Student Crud Operation 1.0 application, specifically within the Backup File Handler component. The flaw manifests as an unauthorized information disclosure vulnerability originating from the exposure of the /card_activation.sql file.\nThis security defect allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive data contained within the backup file. By successfully exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can exfiltrate application-specific data, potentially including database schemas, user information, or configuration details stored within the SQL backup.\nThe risk implication is significant as the exploit is publicly available, increasing the likelihood of automated exploitation attempts. The vulnerability resides in the improper access control or insecure placement of sensitive backup files within the public-facing web directory, which allows for direct retrieval through standard HTTP GET requests.\nBecause the vulnerability can be triggered remotely without specific user credentials, it represents a high-priority exposure for any deployment of Student Crud Operation 1.0.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability resides within the /card_activation.sql file, which serves as a database backup or import script for the Student Crud Operation 1.0 platform. The root cause of this exposure is the improper storage of sensitive files within the web server's document root, coupled with a lack of restrictive access controls or authentication mechanisms to prevent direct file access.\nFrom an architectural perspective, the Backup File Handler component fails to enforce security constraints on files residing in the filesystem, permitting the web server to serve the .sql file upon an incoming HTTP request. Because the file is accessible via a direct URI path, the server treats it as a static resource rather than a protected system file.\nThe attack flow is straightforward: an attacker performs remote reconnaissance to identify the presence of the /card_activation.sql file. Upon discovery, the attacker sends an HTTP GET request to the path corresponding to the file's location. Since the web server is not configured to restrict access to this resource, it returns the contents of the file in the HTTP response body.\nThe payload itself does not require complex injection or manipulation; the vulnerability is a consequence of 'Insecure Direct Object Reference' or 'Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Directory Listing/Direct Access'. Once the file is retrieved, the attacker can parse the SQL commands contained therein to reconstruct the database schema, identify sensitive user information, or map internal application logic. The impact post-exploitation is characterized by unauthorized data exfiltration, which may facilitate further targeted attacks, such as SQL injection, credential harvesting, or unauthorized modification of the backend database by leveraging the internal knowledge gained from the leaked file.\nThe vulnerability exists specifically in Student Crud Operation 1.0. There are no known authentication requirements to trigger this information disclosure, and the attack is executable over standard network protocols from any remote location."
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