Projectworlds Placement Management System SQL Injection Vulnerability in add_drive.php

A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the Projectworlds Placement Management System version 1.0. The issue resides in the add_drive.php file, where the drive_title parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, potentially affecting other parameters as well.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized database access, manipulation of data, and leakage of sensitive information. It poses a significant risk to system security and data integrity.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a POST request to the add_drive.php file with a crafted drive_title parameter. This parameter should include SQL injection payloads, such as those exploiting boolean-based blind, error-based, or time-based blind SQL injection techniques. Other required parameters include company_id, position, job_profile, dod, salary, ssc_result, hsc_result, and graduation_result.

Remediation

To address this vulnerability, 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 further enhance system security.