Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-31233 is a SQL injection issue in Fighting Cock Information System v1.0. A remote unauthenticated attacker could use the vulnerable edit_breed.php parameter to access sensitive database information. The business risk is data exposure, especially if this niche PHP application is internet-facing.
Executive priority
Prioritize if the application is deployed on an internet-facing site or stores sensitive records. If not deployed, record as not applicable. The lack of clear vendor and version metadata increases inventory effort but not necessarily enterprise-wide urgency.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 SQL injection reachable over the network with low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: confidentiality impact is high, with no stated integrity or availability impact. The affected metadata lacks vendor, CPE, and detailed version ranges.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Fighting Cock Information System v1.0 or derived SourceCodester code, especially public PHP deployments. Asset discovery may be difficult because the CVE record lists no vendor or CPE.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Public references include the SourceCodester project page and a GitHub CVE reference, but that alone is not evidence of real-world exploitation.
Researcher notes
The CVE record identifies SQL injection in an edit_breed.php parameter, but provides incomplete affected-product metadata. Avoid assuming broader SourceCodester impact without code review or vendor confirmation. No active exploitation evidence is present in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory internet-facing PHP applications for Fighting Cock Information System v1.0.
- Check the SourceCodester project and maintainer guidance for any fixed release.
- Restrict external access if the application is still required.
- Retire or replace the application if no maintained fixed version exists.
- Monitor web and database logs for suspicious edit_breed.php activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Fighting Cock Information System v1.0 is deployed anywhere.
- Review application routes for edit_breed.php exposure.
- Check whether public access reaches the affected page.
- Review logs for unusual requests targeting edit_breed.php.
- Document compensating controls if no vendor fix is available.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/12824/fighting-cock-information-system.htmlCVE reference
- https://github.com/gabesolomon/CVE-2021-31233CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.