CVE-2017-14076

SQL Injection exists in NexusPHP 1.5.beta5.20120707 via the id parameter to linksmanage.php in an editlink action

published August 31, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An unsuspecting parameter is the gateway to a sneaky SQL injection in NexusPHP! Just passing an ill-fated 'id' could lead to data chaos. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as a restaurant where one waiter passes on a recipe without checking the ingredients. If the chef just trusts that recipe without a second thought, the wrong dish could make its way to every table! This SQL injection flaw could allow an attacker to manipulate the database, potentially accessing or altering sensitive data. Imagine an unwelcome guest not only reading the menu but also changing the daily specials and kitchen orders!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where one waiter passes on a recipe without checking the ingredients. If the chef just trusts that recipe without a second thought, the wrong dish could make its way to every table! In NexusPHP version 1.5.beta5.20120707, the vulnerability lies in the 'id' parameter passed to linksmanage.php during an editlink action, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the backend database.

What to do

This SQL injection flaw could allow an attacker to manipulate the database, potentially accessing or altering sensitive data. Imagine an unwelcome guest not only reading the menu but also changing the daily specials and kitchen orders! To protect your application, ensure you're updating NexusPHP to the latest version or applying patches for this vulnerability. Additionally, validate and sanitize all user inputs to prevent SQL injection attacks. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! With a couple of proactive measures, you can keep your data safe and secure! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01137 ยท 66.3th percentile
Published
2017-08-31T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 AUG 19:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in NexusPHP 1.5.beta5.20120707 via the id parameter to linksmanage.php in an editlink action
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