CVE-2026-0605 in Online Music Site
Summary
by MITRE • 01/05/2026
A security vulnerability has been detected in code-projects Online Music Site 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /login.php. Such manipulation of the argument username/password leads to sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/13/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the code-projects Online Music Site 1.0 application specifically within the authentication mechanism located at /login.php. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization of user credentials, allowing attackers to manipulate the username and password parameters to inject malicious sql code. The flaw exists in the application's handling of authentication data where user inputs are directly incorporated into sql queries without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities that occur when untrusted data is embedded into sql commands.
The remote exploitability of this vulnerability means that attackers can leverage this weakness from external networks without requiring physical access to the system. The disclosed exploit demonstrates that malicious actors can construct sql injection payloads that manipulate the login process to bypass authentication entirely. Through careful manipulation of the username parameter, an attacker could potentially extract sensitive database information, modify user accounts, or gain unauthorized access to the application's backend systems. The attack vector operates by injecting sql syntax into the input fields that are then processed by the application's database connection without proper sanitization, creating a direct pathway for data manipulation and unauthorized access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple authentication bypass, as it provides attackers with potential access to the entire user database and associated sensitive information. The consequences include unauthorized data access, potential data corruption, user account takeover, and possible privilege escalation within the application's database structure. This vulnerability directly maps to several tactics in the mitre att&ck framework including initial access through credential access and privilege escalation via database manipulation. Organizations running this vulnerable application face significant risk of data breaches and unauthorized system access, particularly if the database contains user credentials, personal information, or other sensitive data elements.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. The application code must be updated to use prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, ensuring that user inputs are treated as data rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing proper authentication controls including account lockout mechanisms and input sanitization routines would significantly reduce the attack surface. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application's codebase. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for sql injection attempts, while ensuring that the application follows secure coding practices as outlined in owasp top ten and other industry security standards to prevent future occurrences of this type of vulnerability.