CVE-2026-7148
SQL Injection in CodeAstro Online Classroom /addnewfaculty Module
Publication date: 2026-04-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| codeastro | online_classroom | 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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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The SQL injection vulnerability in CodeAstro Online Classroom 1.0 allows attackers to access, modify, or delete sensitive data without authorization. Such unauthorized access and potential data breaches can lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate the protection of personal and sensitive information.
Exploitation of this flaw could result in exposure or alteration of personal data, violating confidentiality and integrity requirements essential to these standards. This increases the risk of legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust from users or patients.
Therefore, until the vulnerability is remediated, the affected system may not meet compliance requirements related to data security and privacy.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-7148 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability found in CodeAstro Online Classroom 1.0, specifically in the '/OnlineClassroom/addnewfaculty' PHP file. The flaw occurs because the 'fname' parameter is improperly handled and directly embedded into SQL queries without proper input validation or sanitization.
This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code remotely, which can lead to unauthorized database access, data leakage, modification or deletion of records, and potentially full system compromise or service disruption.
Two main types of SQL injection techniques demonstrated are error-based SQL injection, which exploits MySQL error messages to extract information, and time-based blind SQL injection, which uses database response delays to confirm injection success.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability can allow attackers to perform unauthorized operations on the database, including accessing sensitive data, modifying or deleting records, and potentially gaining full control over the system.
This threatens both the security and business continuity of the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of data integrity, service disruption, and compromise of the entire application environment.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the /addnewfaculty endpoint of the CodeAstro Online Classroom 1.0 application for SQL injection in the 'fname' POST parameter.
Two common techniques to detect the vulnerability include:
- Error-based SQL Injection: Sending a payload that triggers MySQL error messages to extract information, for example: fname=123' AND (SELECT 2085 FROM(SELECT COUNT(*),CONCAT(0x716a627071,(SELECT (ELT(2085=2085,1))),0x7178707671,FLOOR(RAND(0)*2))x FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.PLUGINS GROUP BY x)a) AND 'VJyq'='VJyq
- Time-based Blind SQL Injection: Sending a payload that causes a delay in the database response, confirming injection without error messages, for example: fname=123' AND (SELECT 7657 FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))rZuS) AND 'VXHP'='VXHP
Additionally, automated tools like sqlmap can be used to test the vulnerability by crafting POST requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Implement prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, preventing SQL injection.
- Enforce strict input validation and filtering to ensure inputs conform to expected formats.
- Limit database user permissions to the minimum necessary, avoiding use of high-privilege accounts such as 'root' or 'admin' for application operations.
- Conduct regular security audits of code and systems to detect and remediate vulnerabilities promptly.