Unknown · Slims 8 Akasia · CVE-2021-45791
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Slims8 Akasia version 8.3.1
**Description**
The issue affects Slims8 Akasia, allowing SQL injection attacks through the `dir` parameter in several API endpoints, including "/admin/modules/bibliography/index.php", "/admin/modules/membership/member type.php", "/admin/modules/system/user group.php", and "/admin/modules/membership/index.php". This can be exploited by remotely authenticated librarian users.
**Recommendations**
For Slims8 Akasia version 8.3.1, consider restricting access to the vulnerable API endpoints until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the `dir` parameter in the affected endpoints to minimize the risk of exploitation.