CVE-2026-2171
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Online Student Management System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the login form. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive student data. All deployments of version 1.0 with default configurations are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects Online Student Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via SQL injection to RCE chaining
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to student records, grade manipulation, or credential theft
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions
🎯 Exploit Status
Remote exploitation possible via login form; exploit details are publicly available
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd parameterized queries or input validation to accounts.php
Modify accounts.php to use prepared statements: $stmt = $conn->prepare('SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = ? AND password = ?'); $stmt->bind_param('ss', $username, $password);
Web Application Firewall
linuxDeploy WAF with SQL injection rules
Install and configure ModSecurity with OWASP CRS rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system behind a reverse proxy with strict input filtering
- Implement network segmentation and restrict database access to application server only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test login form with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1 in username/password fieldsCheck Version:
Check system documentation or about page for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt SQL injection after implementing parameterized queries; successful login should only occur with valid credentials📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL syntax
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to accounts.php containing SQL keywords
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/accounts.php" AND (request_body CONTAINS "' OR" OR request_body CONTAINS "UNION" OR request_body CONTAINS "SELECT *")