CVE-2021-40596
CVE-2021-40596 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oretnom23 Online Learning System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Oretnom23 Online Learning System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in Login.php in sourcecodester Online Learning System v2 by oretnom23, allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the faculty_id parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-40596?
- SQL injection vulnerability in Login.php in sourcecodester Online Learning System v2 by oretnom23, allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the faculty_id parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2021-40596?
- CVE-2021-40596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-40596 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-40596?
- CVE-2021-40596 affects Oretnom23 Online Learning System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-40596?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-40596 published?
- CVE-2021-40596 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oretnom23:online_learning_system:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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