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	Medium
Impact Level	Medium
Likelihood Level	Medium

Description

User input from cookies, parameters, or request environment is being used directly to build SQL queries without proper sanitization. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code by manipulating input values.

Impact

If exploited, attackers could access, modify, or delete database data, bypass authentication, or execute administrative operations. This can lead to data breaches, loss of data integrity, and severe security incidents affecting users and the organization.