SQL Injection in itsourcecode Student Management System /statistical.php

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a SQL injection in the itsourcecode Student Management System 1.0, specifically in an unknown function within the /statistical.php file. By manipulating the argument ID, an attacker can inject malicious SQL code. The attack can be performed remotely, and an exploit is publicly available.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or data deletion. Since the attack can be executed remotely without authentication, it poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's data.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to and manipulation of sensitive data through SQL injection, which can lead to data leakage and tampering. Such unauthorized data exposure and integrity violations can result in non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate the protection of personal and sensitive information. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could compromise compliance with these standards by exposing or altering protected data without authorization. [1, 3]

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by testing the 'id' parameter in the /statistical.php file for SQL injection. One suggested command to confirm the vulnerability is using sqlmap: `python sqlmap.py --random-agent --batch -u "http://<target-ip>:<port>/statistical.php?id=1" --dbms=mysql --current-db`. Additionally, Google Dorking can be used to identify vulnerable targets with the query: `inurl:statistical.php`. [1, 3]

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include: 1) Use prepared statements and parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, preventing injection. 2) Implement strict input validation and filtering, such as numeric validation for the 'id' parameter. 3) Minimize database user permissions to avoid using high-privilege accounts for routine operations. 4) Conduct regular security audits to detect and fix vulnerabilities promptly. If possible, consider replacing the affected product with an alternative solution. [1, 3]

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