CVE-2026-7229
SQL Injection in Coaching Management System POST Handler Allows Remote Exploit
Publication date: 2026-04-28
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| code-projects | coaching_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?
CVE-2026-7229 is an authenticated SQL Injection vulnerability in the Coaching Management System, specifically in the admin reply functionality located in the file /cims/modules/admin/reply.php.
The vulnerability occurs because the complaintreply parameter is not properly sanitized before being used in SQL queries, allowing an attacker with admin privileges to inject malicious SQL code.
This flaw enables an attacker to manipulate the database queries, potentially extracting sensitive data, bypassing authentication, and escalating privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to full database extraction, including sensitive information such as user credentials stored in plaintext, personally identifiable information (PII) of students, teacher records, and complaint histories.
An attacker can also bypass authentication mechanisms and escalate privileges, resulting in complete compromise of the application data and control over the system.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by intercepting and analyzing POST requests to the endpoint /cims/modules/admin/reply.php, specifically looking at the complaintreply parameter for SQL injection attempts.
One way to test is to inject SQL payloads such as ' OR 1=1-- - into the complaintreply parameter and observe if SQL errors or unexpected behavior occur.
Automated tools like sqlmap can be used to detect and exploit the SQL injection vulnerability by targeting the complaintreply parameter in authenticated admin sessions.
- Use a proxy tool (e.g., Burp Suite) to intercept the POST request to /cims/modules/admin/reply.php?complaintid=18.
- Modify the complaintreply parameter to include a SQL injection payload such as: ' OR 1=1-- -
- Run sqlmap with authentication cookies to test the injection point, for example: sqlmap -u "http://target/cims/modules/admin/reply.php?complaintid=18" --data="complaintreply=' OR 1=1-- -" --cookie="admin_session=your_session_cookie" --dbs
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the admin reply functionality to trusted users only and ensuring that only authenticated admins can access the vulnerable endpoint.
Apply input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to sanitize the complaintreply parameter and prevent SQL injection.
If a patch or update is available from the vendor, apply it immediately to fix the vulnerability.
Monitor logs for suspicious activity related to the complaintreply parameter and the /cims/modules/admin/reply.php endpoint.
- Limit admin access and enforce strong authentication controls.
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting complaintreply.
- Conduct a security review of the code to replace vulnerable SQL query construction with safe coding practices.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to perform SQL injection, leading to full database extraction including user credentials and personally identifiable information (PII) of students and teachers.
Exposure of PII and sensitive data due to this vulnerability can result in non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate the protection of personal and sensitive information.
The compromise of authentication mechanisms and data confidentiality increases the risk of violating these standards, potentially leading to legal and financial consequences for affected organizations.