CVE-2026-11334
SQL Injection in CollegeManagementSystem
Publication date: 2026-06-05
Last updated on: 2026-06-05
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tittuvarghese | collegemanagementsystem | * |
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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?
This vulnerability is a SQL injection found in the CollegeManagementSystem project, specifically in the file dashboard_page/forms/fetch.php. It occurs because the department_code parameter, received via a POST request, is directly inserted into an SQL query without any sanitization or parameterization.
An attacker can exploit this by injecting malicious SQL code through the department_code argument, which can manipulate the database query. The endpoint does not require authentication, so the attack can be performed remotely by anyone.
This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the database, potentially leading to data exfiltration, database compromise, or full application takeover.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The SQL injection vulnerability in the CollegeManagementSystem allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to data exfiltration and database compromise.
Such unauthorized access and potential exposure of sensitive data can negatively impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access and breaches.
Because the vulnerability allows remote exploitation without authentication, it increases the risk of data breaches, which may result in non-compliance with these standards and could lead to legal and financial consequences.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this SQL injection vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive data, data leakage, and compromise of the entire database.
Attackers can manipulate database queries to extract confidential information or alter data, which may lead to loss of data integrity and availability.
Additionally, since the vulnerability allows full application takeover, attackers could potentially control the affected system remotely.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This SQL injection vulnerability can be detected by testing the vulnerable endpoint dashboard_page/forms/fetch.php for injection in the department_code POST parameter.
A common detection method is to send a crafted POST request with a payload such as ' OR 1=1-- in the department_code parameter and observe if the response changes or returns unexpected data, indicating SQL injection.
Example command using curl to test the vulnerability:
- curl -X POST -d "department_code=' OR 1=1--" https://target-system/dashboard_page/forms/fetch.php
If the response returns data that should not be accessible or the query logic is altered, this confirms the presence of the vulnerability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint dashboard_page/forms/fetch.php to trusted users or internal networks to reduce exposure.
- Implement input validation and sanitization on the department_code parameter to prevent malicious SQL code injection.
- Use parameterized queries or prepared statements in the code to safely handle user input.
- Monitor logs for suspicious POST requests targeting the department_code parameter.
Since no official patch or updated release is available yet, these steps help reduce risk until a fix is provided.