CVE-2026-37431
SQL Injection in Beauty Parlour Management System
Publication date: 2026-05-08
Last updated on: 2026-05-08
Assigner: MITRE
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| 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 the Beauty Parlour Management System v1.1 allows attackers to access sensitive database information. This unauthorized access to sensitive data can lead to violations of data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require the protection of personal and health-related information from unauthorized access or breaches.
Since attackers can potentially obtain database administrator permissions and extract sensitive data, the system's vulnerability undermines compliance with standards that mandate data confidentiality, integrity, and security controls.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-37431 is a SQL injection vulnerability found in the Beauty Parlour Management System version 1.1, specifically in the /appointment-detail.php endpoint via the 'aptnumber' parameter.
This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the input to execute arbitrary SQL commands because the system directly inserts user input into SQL queries without proper sanitization.
Attackers can exploit this flaw by crafting malicious requests, such as appending 'or sleep(2)--' to the 'aptnumber' parameter, enabling them to access sensitive database information.
Even ordinary users who register through the system's signup function can exploit this vulnerability using tools like BurpSuite and sqlmap to automate the injection and potentially gain database administrator permissions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive database information.
Attackers exploiting this flaw may obtain high-level database permissions (DBA permissions), allowing them to read, modify, or delete critical data.
Such unauthorized access can lead to data breaches, loss of customer information, disruption of services, and potential damage to the organization's reputation.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the 'aptnumber' parameter in the /appointment-detail.php endpoint for SQL injection flaws.
One way to detect it is by sending a crafted request with a payload such as 'or sleep(2)--' appended to the 'aptnumber' parameter and observing if the response time is delayed, indicating a successful SQL injection.
Tools like BurpSuite can be used to intercept and modify requests to test this parameter.
Automated tools like sqlmap can also be used to test and confirm the presence of the SQL injection vulnerability by targeting the 'aptnumber' parameter.
- Example manual test command using curl:
- curl 'http://target/appointment-detail.php?aptnumber=1 or sleep(2)--'
- Using sqlmap to test the parameter:
- sqlmap -u "http://target/appointment-detail.php?aptnumber=1" --delay=2 --dbs
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the SQL injection vulnerability in the Beauty Parlour Management System v1.1, immediate steps include sanitizing and validating all user inputs, especially the 'aptnumber' parameter in the /appointment-detail.php endpoint.
Implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent direct insertion of user input into SQL commands.
Restrict or monitor the use of tools like BurpSuite and sqlmap by applying proper access controls and logging suspicious activities.
If possible, temporarily disable or restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint until a patch or fix is applied.