CVE-2023-3310 in Agro-School Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/18/2023
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in code-projects Agro-School Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file loaddata.php. The manipulation of the argument subject/course leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-231806 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-3310 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Agro-School Management System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. This security weakness resides in the loaddata.php file and specifically affects the handling of subject/course parameters, creating a significant risk for unauthorized data access and system compromise. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates the potential for severe impact on system integrity and data confidentiality, making it a high-priority concern for organizations utilizing this software solution.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of the subject/course argument within the loaddata.php file, which allows attackers to inject malicious sql commands into the application's database queries. This sql injection vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database without requiring authentication or physical access to the system. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it can be launched remotely over the network, meaning that any user with access to the vulnerable web application can potentially exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges within the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as sql injection attacks can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to personal information of students, staff, and administrative data. Organizations running this school management system face significant risks including data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential legal consequences due to the exposure of sensitive educational information. The public disclosure of the exploit further amplifies the risk as threat actors can immediately leverage this knowledge to target vulnerable installations without requiring advanced technical skills or reconnaissance efforts.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks, followed by comprehensive code review and patching of the affected loaddata.php file. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls to detect and block malicious sql injection attempts, while establishing proper access controls and monitoring mechanisms to identify potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and corresponds to attack techniques in the ATT&CK framework under T1190 for exploitation of remote services and T1071.3 for application layer protocol manipulation. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues in other components of the system, while ensuring that all software components are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being exploited in the future.