CVE-2009-4899

pixelpost 1.7.1 has SQL injection

published October 28, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection is lurking in Pixelpost 1.7.1! Just like a mischievous guest sneaking into a wedding reception without an invite, this flaw could let attackers manipulate your database! Think of SQL injection as a clever party crasher who somehow slips past the bouncer and starts changing the guest list at a wedding — they could swap out names, change the cake order, or even delete the RSVP list entirely! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to your database, potentially exposing sensitive information and altering or deleting your data. This could lead to a loss of trust from your users and damage to your reputation. It's a situation you'd want to avoid at all costs!

Put simply

Think of SQL injection as a clever party crasher who somehow slips past the bouncer and starts changing the guest list at a wedding — they could swap out names, change the cake order, or even delete the RSVP list entirely! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries via unsanitized inputs, making it possible to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. The flaw exists specifically in Pixelpost version 1.7.1.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to your database, potentially exposing sensitive information and altering or deleting your data. This could lead to a loss of trust from your users and damage to your reputation. It's a situation you'd want to avoid at all costs! To safeguard your application, upgrade to the latest version of Pixelpost that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement prepared statements and input validation to secure your SQL queries against similar attacks. Regularly audit your code and database interactions! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01275 · 69.7th percentile
Published
2019-10-28T14:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 OCT 14:12Z
    pixelpost 1.7.1 has SQL injection
    cvelistv5