CVE-2011-5020

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the ID parameter in Online TV Database 2011

published January 10, 2020

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in the ID parameter of Online TV Database 2011! 🍿 Just like an uninvited guest at a movie premiere, it could let attackers into your database without any fanfare! Think of it like someone slipping a forged ticket into a sold-out cinema. The box office never looks too closely, and in they go, accessing all the behind-the-scenes data without a proper check! 🎟️ An attacker could exploit this SQL injection to manipulate the database, potentially exposing sensitive information or altering data. While not currently known to be exploited, the possibilities could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, which can be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like someone slipping a forged ticket into a sold-out cinema. The box office never looks too closely, and in they go, accessing all the behind-the-scenes data without a proper check! 🎟️ This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code via the ID parameter, thereby bypassing authentication and gaining control over database queries.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this SQL injection to manipulate the database, potentially exposing sensitive information or altering data. While not currently known to be exploited, the possibilities could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, which can be absolutely devastating! To safeguard against this vulnerability, ensure proper input validation and use prepared statements to handle SQL queries securely. Additionally, consider updating to a patched version of Online TV Database if available, and conduct regular security audits on your database interactions. This is fixable! By following these steps, you'll keep your database secure and become a security hero in no time! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01034 Β· 63.3th percentile
Published
2020-01-10T18:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 18:13Z
    An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the ID parameter in Online TV Database 2011
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