CVE-2017-15981

Responsive Newspaper Magazine & Blog CMS 1.0 allows SQL Injection via the id parameter to admin/admin_process.php for form editing

published October 31, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty SQL injection lurks in the 'id' parameter of admin/admin_process.php! This sneaky little exploit lets attackers slip in malicious queries without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a chef accepting any order without checking for allergies. One unsuspecting request could lead to a recipe for disaster if someone slips in an ingredient that shouldn’t be there! An attacker could potentially manipulate the database, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or even taking over the system entirely. This vulnerability could turn your well-structured CMS into a playground for malicious actors!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef accepting any order without checking for allergies. One unsuspecting request could lead to a recipe for disaster if someone slips in an ingredient that shouldn’t be there! This SQL injection vulnerability in the Responsive Newspaper Magazine & Blog CMS allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the 'id' parameter, compromising the integrity of the database during form editing.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate the database, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or even taking over the system entirely. This vulnerability could turn your well-structured CMS into a playground for malicious actors! To safeguard your system, update the CMS to the latest version if available, and implement input validation on the 'id' parameter to ensure it only accepts expected values. Regularly audit your web applications for similar vulnerabilities! You've got this! With these actions, you can lock down your CMS tighter than a well-secured kitchen! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02590 · 85.2th percentile
Published
2017-10-31T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 07:00Z
    Responsive Newspaper Magazine & Blog CMS 1.0 allows SQL Injection via the id parameter to admin/admin_process.php for form editing
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