Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CVE-2023-6648
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in PHPGurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file password-recovery.php. The manipulation of the argument username/contactno leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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CWE-74 - Injection
Listed as the number one web application security risk on the 'OWASP Top Ten', injection attacks are widespread and dangerous, especially in legacy applications. Injection attacks are a class of vulnerabilities in which an attacker injects untrusted data into a web application that gets processed by an interpreter, altering the program's execution. This can result in data loss/theft, loss of data integrity, denial of service, and even compromising the entire system.
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