CVE-2026-0698
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Intern Membership Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries via the admin_id parameter in /intern/admin/edit_students.php. It affects organizations using this software, potentially enabling unauthorized data access or modification. The exploit is publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of attacks.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intern Membership Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, or system takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to or manipulation of student and admin data in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires access to the admin interface; public disclosure increases weaponization risk.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch; apply workarounds or consider alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries for the admin_id parameter.
Modify edit_students.php to use prepared statements, e.g., in PHP: $stmt = $conn->prepare('SELECT * FROM students WHERE admin_id = ?'); $stmt->bind_param('s', $admin_id);
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint.
Configure WAF to detect and block requests with suspicious SQL patterns to /intern/admin/edit_students.php.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to /intern/admin/edit_students.php using network ACLs or authentication.
- Monitor logs for unusual database queries or access attempts to the vulnerable file.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the admin_id parameter in /intern/admin/edit_students.php with SQL injection payloads (e.g., ' OR '1'='1).Check Version:
Check the software version in configuration files or admin panel; no specific command provided.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that input validation or parameterized queries are implemented and block injection attempts.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in web server logs for edit_students.php
- Multiple failed login or parameter manipulation attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to edit_students.php with SQL keywords in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/intern/admin/edit_students.php" AND (param="admin_id" AND value MATCHES "'.*OR.*|.*UNION.*|.*SELECT.*")