CVE-2016-4337

SQL injection vulnerability in the mgr.login.php file in Ktools.net Photostore before 4.7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the…

published April 12, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This SQL injection vulnerability can let attackers run arbitrary commands through a sneaky email parameter in Ktools.net Photostore — like a mischievous prankster sneaking into the back office! Think of it as a restaurant where a customer can slip a hidden note to the chef, not only altering their order but also cooking up whatever they want behind the scenes. If the system isn’t careful about what it accepts, chaos can follow! An attacker could exploit this to gain access to sensitive data, manipulate user accounts, or even take control of the entire database. While the severity isn’t classified as critical, the potential for harm is significant if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a customer can slip a hidden note to the chef, not only altering their order but also cooking up whatever they want behind the scenes. If the system isn’t careful about what it accepts, chaos can follow! This vulnerability arises from a lack of proper input validation in the mgr.login.php file, allowing attackers to inject SQL commands through the email parameter during a login recovery action in versions prior to 4.7.5.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to gain access to sensitive data, manipulate user accounts, or even take control of the entire database. While the severity isn’t classified as critical, the potential for harm is significant if left unaddressed! To secure your system, update Ktools.net Photostore to version 4.7.5 or later immediately. Additionally, review your input validation processes to ensure that user inputs are properly sanitized and validated to prevent such injections in the future. You've got this! Secure your system, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02317 · 83.3th percentile
Published
2017-04-12T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 APR 22:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in the mgr.login.php file in Ktools.net Photostore before 4.7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the…
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