CVE-2026-4783
SQL Injection in itsourcecode College Management System Remote Exploit
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| itsourcecode | college_management_system | 1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-74 | The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. |
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability is a SQL injection found in the College Management System version 1.0, specifically in the file /admin/add-single-student-results.php. It occurs due to improper sanitization and validation of the 'course_code' parameter, which allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This injection can manipulate SQL queries executed by the system."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation requires the attacker to be logged in with valid credentials. The vulnerability was confirmed using proof-of-concept exploits such as time-based blind SQL injection and UNION query techniques.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This SQL injection vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to the database, leakage of sensitive data, tampering with data, gaining full control over the system, and potential disruption of services.
- Unauthorized database access
- Sensitive data leakage
- Data tampering
- Full system control by attackers
- Potential service disruption affecting business continuity
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This SQL injection vulnerability can be detected by testing the 'course_code' POST parameter in the /admin/add-single-student-results.php file for injection flaws. Detection requires authentication with valid credentials."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "One method is to use time-based blind SQL injection payloads, such as: course_code=Select Semester' AND (SELECT 7608 FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))QOqJ) AND 'yBAl'='yBAl"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Another method is to use UNION query payloads, for example: course_code=Select Semester' UNION ALL SELECT NULL,NULL,CONCAT(0x7162627171,0x67637445524374586d554d4145754875714d474e444771667556546961426f4e7458685045704451,0x71766b7871),NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL-- -"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The sqlmap tool can be used to automate detection by providing appropriate session cookies to authenticate and test the injection point.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
- Implement prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, preventing injection.
- Apply strict input validation and filtering to ensure inputs conform to expected formats.
- Minimize database user permissions by avoiding high-privilege accounts for routine operations.
- Conduct regular security audits to detect and address vulnerabilities promptly.