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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

CVE-2021-42077

High
9.8/10

Summary

PHP Event Calendar before 2021-09-03 allows SQL injection, as demonstrated by the /server/ajax/user_manager.php username parameter. This can be used to execute SQL statements directly on the database, allowing an adversary in some cases to completely compromise the database system. It can also be used to bypass the login form.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-89 - SQL Injection

Structured Query Language (SQL) injection attacks are one of the most common types of vulnerabilities. They exploit weaknesses in vulnerable applications to gain unauthorized access to backend databases. This often occurs when an attacker enters unexpected SQL syntax in an input field. The resulting SQL statement behaves in the background in an unintended manner, which allows the possibility of unauthorized data retrieval, data modification, execution of database administration operations, and execution of commands on the operating system.

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