CVE-2015-4627

SQL injection vulnerability in Pragyan CMS 3.0

published September 7, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An SQL injection vulnerability in Pragyan CMS 3.0 could let attackers pull data from your database like a nosy neighbor rifling through your mail! 📬 Think of it like leaving your mailbox unlocked—anyone can peek inside and read your personal letters without you noticing. This flaw allows malicious users to craft queries that can compromise your data, just as a curious neighbor might take advantage of that unlocked mailbox. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive information stored in your database, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized changes. It’s not on the top of the high-severity list, but handling it promptly keeps your data safe from prying eyes!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving your mailbox unlocked—anyone can peek inside and read your personal letters without you noticing. This flaw allows malicious users to craft queries that can compromise your data, just as a curious neighbor might take advantage of that unlocked mailbox. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in Pragyan CMS 3.0, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL statements into database queries. This can manipulate the database in unexpected ways, potentially exposing sensitive data.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive information stored in your database, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized changes. It’s not on the top of the high-severity list, but handling it promptly keeps your data safe from prying eyes! To mitigate this vulnerability, update Pragyan CMS to the latest version that addresses this flaw. Additionally, implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to further secure database interactions. Regularly review and sanitize your inputs to keep your application safe! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll strengthen your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01035 · 63.4th percentile
Published
2017-09-07T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 SEP 20:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in Pragyan CMS 3.0
    cvelistv5