itsourcecode Student Transcript Processing System SQL Injection Vulnerability

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the itsourcecode Student Transcript Processing System version 1.0. The issue resides in the file '/admin/modules/student/index.php', specifically when the 'studentId' parameter is manipulated. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized database access and data manipulation.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for SQL injection, enabling attackers to interfere with database queries. This could result in unauthorized data access, data modification or deletion, and in some cases, executing administrative operations on the database.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a request to '/admin/modules/student/index.php?view=view' with a crafted 'studentId' parameter. The injection can be verified by using payloads that exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities, such as time-based blind SQL injection techniques.

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 also help enhance overall security.