Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Property	Value
Language
Severity
CWE	CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
OWASP	A01:2017 - Injection
Confidence Level	Low
Impact Level	High
Likelihood Level	Low

Description

Using QuerySet.extra() in Django can allow raw SQL fragments into queries without proper protection, making your code vulnerable to SQL injection. Instead, use Django's ORM methods and parameterized queries to safely handle user input.

Impact

If exploited, attackers could manipulate SQL queries to access, modify, or delete sensitive database data, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of integrity, or complete compromise of the application's database. This can expose confidential information and severely damage user trust and organizational reputation.