CVE-2023-6441 in University Information System
Summary
by MITRE • 02/14/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in UNI-PA University Marketing & Computer Internet Trade Inc. University Information System allows SQL Injection.
This issue affects University Information System: before 12.12.2023.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the university information system developed by UNI-PA University Marketing & Computer Internet Trade Inc. The weakness stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly neutralize special characters and control sequences before incorporating them into sql commands. The vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly concatenated or interpolated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization. This fundamental flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive institutional data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete database compromise and potential system infiltration. Attackers could exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database infrastructure, potentially leading to data exfiltration, data modification, or even complete system takeover. The vulnerability affects all versions of the university information system prior to the 12.12.2023 release, indicating that the developers were aware of the issue and implemented a fix in that specific version. This timeline suggests the vulnerability may have been actively exploited in the wild prior to the patch release, as sql injection attacks often target known vulnerabilities that have not yet been patched in production environments. The attack surface includes any user interface elements that accept input and subsequently process it through sql queries, potentially affecting student records, administrative data, and institutional information systems.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including deploying the patched version 12.12.2023 or later to address the vulnerability. The fix should incorporate proper input validation and parameterized query execution to prevent sql injection attacks. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring can provide additional layers of defense. According to the mitre ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to technique T1190 - exploit public-facing application, where attackers target applications with known vulnerabilities. Organizations should also conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any other potential sql injection points within their information systems and implement comprehensive database security measures including least privilege access controls and regular security audits. The remediation process should include input sanitization, output encoding, and proper error handling to prevent information leakage that could aid attackers in further exploiting the system.