CVE-2026-14701 in Internship Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/05/2026
A vulnerability was detected in code-projects Internship Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file employer/details/change_password.php of the component Password Change Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument Current results in sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/05/2026
This vulnerability resides within the employer details password change functionality of the code-projects Internship Management System version 1.0, specifically in the change_password.php file where an insecure parameter handling flaw exists in the current password validation process. The issue manifests as a sql injection vulnerability that occurs when the current password argument is manipulated by an attacker, allowing malicious input to be directly processed into database queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. This represents a critical security flaw that enables unauthorized database access and potential data compromise.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows established patterns for sql injection attacks where the attacker manipulates the current password field to inject malicious sql commands that bypass authentication mechanisms. The remote execution capability means that an attacker can exploit this vulnerability from outside the network perimeter without requiring local system access or prior authentication. This type of vulnerability typically falls under CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection flaws as a fundamental weakness in software design where untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper validation or escaping mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple password bypass scenarios, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive employer and internship data, modify database records, or even escalate privileges within the system. The public availability of exploit code significantly increases the risk profile as it reduces the barrier to exploitation for malicious actors who may not require advanced technical skills to leverage this weakness. This vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality and integrity of the system's data protection mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries within the password change endpoint. The code must utilize prepared statements or stored procedures that separate sql command structure from data values, preventing malicious sql fragments from being executed. Additionally, input sanitization measures including character filtering, length restrictions, and proper error handling should be implemented to prevent information leakage. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and access controls should be deployed to monitor and restrict access to sensitive endpoints. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes exploitation of remote services through sql injection attacks, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive measures including regular security assessments and code reviews to identify similar insecure coding practices.