CVE-2017-1002023

Vulnerability in wordpress plugin Easy Team Manager v1.3.2, The code does not sanitize id before making it part of an SQL statement in file…

published September 14, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty oversight in Easy Team Manager lets an attacker slide in SQL commands without breaking a sweat! Think of it like a restaurant accepting any order without checking if it’s on the menu — you might end up with a surprise dish that wasn’t intended! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or altering crucial information. Imagine someone sneaking into the kitchen and changing your favorite dish into something completely different!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting any order without checking if it’s on the menu — you might end up with a surprise dish that wasn’t intended! The flaw arises from improper sanitization of an ID parameter before it’s used in an SQL statement, making it susceptible to SQL injection. This allows malicious input to be executed as part of the database query.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or altering crucial information. Imagine someone sneaking into the kitchen and changing your favorite dish into something completely different! To protect your site, update the Easy Team Manager plugin to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, be sure to implement input validation and parameterized queries to further secure your database. Don't wait — your site's safety is worth it! You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll keep your website secure and your dinner menu intact! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02958 · 87.1th percentile
Published
2017-09-14T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 SEP 13:00Z
    Vulnerability in wordpress plugin Easy Team Manager v1.3.2, The code does not sanitize id before making it part of an SQL statement in file…
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