CVE-2024-9080
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in Student Record System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the pincode parameter in /pincode-verification.php. Remote attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive student data. All users of this specific software version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Student Record System
📦 What is this software?
Student Record System by Code Projects
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via SQL injection to RCE escalation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive student records, personal information exposure, and potential data manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, though system remains vulnerable to skilled attackers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available on GitHub, simple SQL injection requiring minimal technical skill to execute.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for updates 2. If no patch available, implement workarounds 3. Consider replacing with alternative software
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd server-side validation to sanitize pincode parameter before processing
Edit /pincode-verification.php to add: $pincode = mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST['pincode']);
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection rules to block malicious requests
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Block external access to /pincode-verification.php via firewall rules
- Implement strict database user permissions with read-only access where possible
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test pincode parameter with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check software documentation or about page for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt SQL injection after implementing fixes; successful queries should be blocked or sanitized📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts via pincode endpoint
- Suspicious characters in pincode parameter logs
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to /pincode-verification.php with SQL keywords
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/pincode-verification.php" AND (pincode="*OR*" OR pincode="*UNION*" OR pincode="*SELECT*")