Code-Projects E-Commerce Website SQL Injection Vulnerability in Product Addition Page

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Code-Projects E-Commerce Website version 1.0. The issue resides in the 'product_add.php' file, where the 'prod_name' parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, without the need for authentication.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized database access, data manipulation or deletion, and exposure of sensitive information.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a POST request to the 'product_add.php' page with a crafted 'prod_name' parameter that includes malicious SQL code. This can be done using tools like sqlmap, which automates the process of finding and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Remediation

It is recommended to use prepared statements and parameter binding to prevent SQL injection, validate and filter user input, minimize database user permissions, and conduct regular security audits.