CVE-2017-16896

A SQL injection in classes/handler/public.php in the forgotpass component of Tiny Tiny RSS 17.4 exists via the login parameter

published November 20, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in the forgotpass component of Tiny Tiny RSS 17.4! Just by manipulating the login parameter, an attacker could exploit this without even breaking a sweat. ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Think of this SQL injection as a waiter who accepts any order without verifying what's on the menu โ€” you could end up with a dish that's totally out of place! Just like a wrongly prepared meal can ruin your dining experience, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to tamper with your database. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized SQL queries, leading to data leaks or changes in your Tiny Tiny RSS setup. While this isn't an immediate crisis, it opens a door to further mischief if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of this SQL injection as a waiter who accepts any order without verifying what's on the menu โ€” you could end up with a dish that's totally out of place! Just like a wrongly prepared meal can ruin your dining experience, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to tamper with your database. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in the forgotpass component of Tiny Tiny RSS 17.4, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the login parameter, potentially impacting the database.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized SQL queries, leading to data leaks or changes in your Tiny Tiny RSS setup. While this isn't an immediate crisis, it opens a door to further mischief if left unaddressed! To protect your application, update Tiny Tiny RSS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Always sanitize user inputs, especially in login forms, and consider implementing prepared statements to avoid SQL injection risks. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got the power to secure your Tiny Tiny RSS installation! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01478 ยท 73.5th percentile
Published
2017-11-20T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 NOV 16:00Z
    A SQL injection in classes/handler/public.php in the forgotpass component of Tiny Tiny RSS 17.4 exists via the login parameter
    cvelistv5