Code-Projects Online Complaint Site SQL Injection Vulnerability

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Code-Projects Online Complaint Site version 1.0. The issue resides in the file '/cms/users/complaint-details.php', where the 'cid' parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, leading to unauthorized database access, data modification or deletion, and exposure of sensitive information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for SQL injection, enabling attackers to manipulate database queries. This could result in unauthorized data access, data leakage, data modification or deletion, and potentially allow attackers to gain control over the application or its underlying server.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a crafted HTTP request to the '/cms/users/complaint-details.php' endpoint, including a 'cid' parameter with injected SQL payloads. This can be done using tools like sqlmap, which automates the process of finding and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Remediation

To address this vulnerability, it is recommended to implement input validation and sanitization for the 'cid' parameter, use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection, and conduct regular security audits to identify and fix vulnerabilities.