SQL Injection Vulnerability in Internship Management System

Internship Management System version 1.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-93978. The flaw exists within the login.php file and specifically affects the 'Password' input parameter. An unauthenticated remote attacker can inject arbitrary SQL commands into the application database by manipulating this field during the authentication process. Because the exploit is publicly available, the risk of automated or manual exploitation by threat actors is elevated. This vulnerability is significant as it potentially allows for bypass of authentication mechanisms, unauthorized data extraction, or administrative access to the underlying database environment. Organizations running this specific version of the Internship Management System are encouraged to restrict network access to the application login interface until a patch or mitigation is applied by the maintainers.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the backend database, leading to potential loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This includes unauthorized access to administrative accounts, extraction of sensitive student or management information, and potential modification of application data.

Recommendation

Prioritize the identification and isolation of all instances of the Internship Management System 1.0 within the environment. Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules designed to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'Password' parameter in 'login.php'. Monitor web server access logs for anomalous characters (such as single quotes, semicolons, or comment indicators) directed at the authentication endpoint. Given that the exploit is publicly available, treat any attempts to access 'login.php' with unusual input strings as an indicator of attempted exploitation.