CodeAstro Gym Management System SQL Injection Vulnerability in Update Progress File

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in CodeAstro Gym Management System version 1.0. The issue resides in the file '/admin/update-progress.php', where the 'ini_weight' parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized database access, data modification or deletion, and exposure of sensitive information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for SQL injection, which could lead to unauthorized database access, manipulation or deletion of data, and access to sensitive information.

Reproduction

To reproduce this vulnerability, send a POST request to '/admin/update-progress.php' with the 'ini_weight' parameter crafted to include malicious SQL payloads. The injection can be verified by using time-based blind SQL injection techniques, such as adding a condition that causes the database to delay its response.

Remediation

It is recommended to use prepared statements and parameter binding to prevent SQL injection. Additionally, input validation and filtering should be implemented to ensure user input conforms to expected formats. Minimizing database user permissions and conducting regular security audits can also help mitigate such vulnerabilities.