CVE-2017-18291

An issue was discovered in PvPGN Stats 2.4.6

published June 12, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in PvPGN Stats version 2.4.6! It can be triggered through the user parameter in ladder/stats.php — think of it as a menu item that lets attackers order anything from your database! Imagine a restaurant where a patron can request any dish through a hidden backdoor in the menu. The server doesn't check for allergies or special requests; they just serve whatever's asked for without any scrutiny! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate queries and extract sensitive database information. While it hasn't been widely exploited yet, the potential for data theft or even database corruption remains a significant risk that could have devastating consequences.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where a patron can request any dish through a hidden backdoor in the menu. The server doesn't check for allergies or special requests; they just serve whatever's asked for without any scrutiny! In this SQL injection vulnerability, an attacker can insert malicious SQL code into the user parameter within the ladder/stats.php file, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the database and sensitive data.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate queries and extract sensitive database information. While it hasn't been widely exploited yet, the potential for data theft or even database corruption remains a significant risk that could have devastating consequences. To remediate this vulnerability, update to the latest version of PvPGN Stats immediately. Additionally, implement input validation and prepared statements to safeguard against SQL injection attacks. Regularly review and sanitize all user inputs! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be fortifying your defenses and keeping the data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01024 · 63.0th percentile
Published
2018-06-12T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUN 18:00Z
    An issue was discovered in PvPGN Stats 2.4.6
    cvelistv5