WHID 2005-21: Insufficient authentication on USC admissions site allowed access to applicants data

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Attack Information

WHID ID:

2005-21

Attack Method:

Insufficient Authorization

Attack Method:

OS Commanding

Attack Method:

SQL Injection

Outcome Information

Outcome:

Disclosure Only

A person who discovered an SQL injection vulnerability in a USC system and informed security focus about the flaw was criminally charged with breaking into the system.

Additional information:

Man charged with accessing USC student data [Security Focus, Apr 20 2006]
Flawed USC admissions site allowed access to applicant data [Security Focus, Jul 5 2005]

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