CVE-2017-14069

SQL Injection exists in NexusPHP 1.5.beta5.20120707 via the usernw array parameter to nowarn.php

published August 31, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in NexusPHP 1.5.beta5.20120707, just waiting for a crafty attacker to take advantage of it! ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a waiter who takes an order without checking the kitchen โ€” they might accidentally serve a dish with a dangerous allergen. The usernw array parameter is a direct line into the database that can be manipulated if not properly checked! If exploited, an attacker could potentially manipulate queries to access or modify sensitive data within the application, leading to unauthorized data exposure or even data loss. In a worst-case scenario, this could leave your entire user database vulnerable!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who takes an order without checking the kitchen โ€” they might accidentally serve a dish with a dangerous allergen. The usernw array parameter is a direct line into the database that can be manipulated if not properly checked! This SQL injection vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the usernw array parameter in nowarn.php, bypassing standard security checks altogether.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially manipulate queries to access or modify sensitive data within the application, leading to unauthorized data exposure or even data loss. In a worst-case scenario, this could leave your entire user database vulnerable! To fix this, ensure you patch NexusPHP to the latest version where this issue is resolved. Additionally, implement parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks and conduct a thorough audit of your SQL queries to ensure they are secure. You've got this! With a few updates and some diligence, you'll lock this down and keep your application safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01191 ยท 67.7th percentile
Published
2017-08-31T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 AUG 18:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in NexusPHP 1.5.beta5.20120707 via the usernw array parameter to nowarn.php
    cvelistv5