PHPGurukul Old Age Home Management System SQL Injection Vulnerability

A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in PHPGurukul Old Age Home Management System version 1.0. The issue resides in the file '/admin/add-scdetails.php', where the 'emeradd' parameter can be manipulated to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability allows attackers to access and manipulate the database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification or deletion, and disruption of services.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized database access, manipulation of data, leakage of sensitive information, and disruption of services.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a POST request to '/admin/add-scdetails.php' with the 'emeradd' parameter. The injected SQL payload can be crafted to exploit the time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability, such as by using a payload that includes a SQL injection command that causes a delay in the response, indicating successful exploitation.

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 that user input conforms to expected formats. Minimizing database user permissions can also help reduce the risk of exploitation.