{"id":64055,"date":"2025-08-14T18:18:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T18:18:24","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-22T19:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T01:05:04","slug":"cve-2023-41523-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-student-attendance-management-system-v1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-41523-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-student-attendance-management-system-v1\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2023-41523: SQL Injection Vulnerability in Student Attendance Management System v1<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today we are delving into a serious security flaw in the Student Attendance Management System v1, known by its CVE identifier as CVE-2023-41523. This vulnerability is a SQL injection attack that occurs via the emailAddress parameter in the createClassTeacher.php file. SQL injection is an old but still prevalent security vulnerability<\/a> that can have serious ramifications if not addressed promptly. It affects the users of the Student Attendance Management System v1, and given the sensitive nature of data usually processed<\/a> by this software, its discovery is of considerable concern.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2023-41523
\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a> or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Student Attendance Management System<\/a> | v1<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability occurs in the createClassTeacher.php file<\/a>, where the emailAddress parameter is not properly sanitized. This allows a malicious user<\/a> to insert a SQL command into the emailAddress field, which is then executed by the database. This could allow an attacker to manipulate the SQL query, leading to unauthorized data access<\/a>, manipulation, or even full database control.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

An example of how the vulnerability might be exploited could look like this:<\/p>\n

POST \/createClassTeacher.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nemailAddress=testemail'; DROP TABLE Students;--&password=Password123<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the emailAddress parameter is injected with a SQL<\/a> command `’; DROP TABLE Students;–` that, if executed, would delete the entire “Students” table from the database.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To prevent exploitation of this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the patch provided by the vendor as soon as possible. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as temporary mitigation. These systems can be configured to detect and block SQL injection<\/a> attacks until the patch can be applied.
\nRemember, staying up-to-date with patches and using preventive measures like WAFs or IDS is an essential part of maintaining the security of your systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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