CVE-2017-15967

Mailing List Manager Pro 3.0 allows SQL Injection via the edit parameter to admin/users in a sort=login action, or the edit parameter to admin/template

published October 29, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection can let attackers manipulate your database just by tweaking a few parameters in Mailing List Manager Pro! Think of it like a restaurant order where a server accidentally takes a side dish for a main course without checking — if nobody verifies the request, the wrong dish is served, and chaos ensues in the kitchen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious SQL commands, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even compromising your entire database. Imagine someone sneaking into the kitchen and changing the recipe for all your customers!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant order where a server accidentally takes a side dish for a main course without checking — if nobody verifies the request, the wrong dish is served, and chaos ensues in the kitchen! This vulnerability in Mailing List Manager Pro 3.0 allows SQL injection through the 'edit' parameter in two different admin actions, enabling attackers to manipulate the database directly when certain conditions are met.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious SQL commands, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even compromising your entire database. Imagine someone sneaking into the kitchen and changing the recipe for all your customers! To protect your application, immediately patch Mailing List Manager Pro to the latest version to close this exploit. Additionally, review your input validation on parameters to ensure they don’t allow unauthorized SQL commands. Regular audits can help prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! By applying these fixes, you'll boost your security and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02066 · 81.1th percentile
Published
2017-10-29T06:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 OCT 06:00Z
    Mailing List Manager Pro 3.0 allows SQL Injection via the edit parameter to admin/users in a sort=login action, or the edit parameter to admin/template
    cvelistv5