CodeAstro Online Classroom SQL Injection Vulnerability

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in CodeAstro Online Classroom version 1.0. The issue resides in the '/OnlineClassroom/guestdetails' file, where the 'deleteid' parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and has been publicly disclosed.

Impact

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

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a GET request to the '/OnlineClassroom/guestdetails.php' endpoint with a crafted 'deleteid' parameter. The injected SQL payload can be designed to exploit error-based or time-based blind SQL injection techniques, such as using SQL functions to extract data or manipulate the database.

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.