CVE-2017-12909

SQL injection vulnerability in modtask.php in NexusPHP 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the userid parameter

published August 17, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurking in NexusPHP 1.5 is all it takes to turn the userid parameter into an attacker's playground! Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can write their own orders directly in the kitchen — if they know how to ask, they can whip up something really dangerous! 🍽️ With this vulnerability, attackers could execute arbitrary SQL commands, allowing them to manipulate the database, steal sensitive information, or even tamper with data. It’s like letting a hungry diner change the entire menu to suit their whims!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can write their own orders directly in the kitchen — if they know how to ask, they can whip up something really dangerous! 🍽️ The SQL injection flaw in modtask.php allows remote attackers to insert malicious SQL queries via the userid parameter, potentially compromising the entire database.

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers could execute arbitrary SQL commands, allowing them to manipulate the database, steal sensitive information, or even tamper with data. It’s like letting a hungry diner change the entire menu to suit their whims! To safeguard against this vulnerability, update NexusPHP to the latest version immediately, ensuring that all inputs are properly sanitized. Implement prepared statements in your SQL queries to add an extra layer of protection. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you'll be keeping your database safe and sound in no time! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01364 · 71.6th percentile
Published
2017-08-17T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 AUG 20:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in modtask.php in NexusPHP 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the userid parameter
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