Overview
This report addresses a critical SQL Injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-46242, in Bob Watu Quiz. This vulnerability could potentially compromise the system or lead to data leakage, thus posing a significant threat to users’ data security. As the security of user data is paramount, it’s crucial to understand the risks associated with this vulnerability and take the necessary steps to mitigate it.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-46242
Severity: High (7.6 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
Affected Products
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Product | Affected Versions
Bob Watu Quiz| up to and including 3.4.3
How the Exploit Works
The SQL Injection vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted SQL command to the application. If successfully executed, this command could manipulate the database, leading to unauthorized data access, alteration, or deletion.
Conceptual Example Code
The following shows a conceptual example of an SQL Injection attack. The attacker can craft a malicious payload to manipulate the SQL command, leading to unauthorized access or alteration of data.
POST /login HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "username": "admin", "password": "password' OR '1'='1" }In the above example, the attacker is injecting the payload into the password field. The string “password’ OR ‘1’=’1” will always evaluate to true, allowing the attacker to bypass authentication.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the latest patch from the vendor. In cases where the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can offer temporary mitigation. Additionally, ensuring secure coding practices and regular security audits can help prevent such vulnerabilities in the future.
