A significant SQL injection (SQLi) vulnerability has been discovered in the database of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, potentially exposing sensitive public data. The breach has reportedly affected the city government’s transparency portal, which provides access to various public records.
This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially access and manipulate citizens’ personal and sensitive information, raising major concerns over the security of government databases. The incident highlights the risks posed by SQLi vulnerabilities, which remain a serious threat to online systems. It also emphasizes the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures in public sector data management to safeguard citizens’ privacy and prevent unauthorized access.
