CVE-2017-5971

SQL injection vulnerability in NewsBee CMS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands

published January 8, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A little oversight here allows remote attackers to slip in SQL commands like a chef sneaking in a secret ingredient—except this one could ruin your whole dish! 🍽️ Think of it as a restaurant where the kitchen staff blindly accepts any new recipe sent from the front without checking if it's safe. One malicious order could lead to a disastrous meal! If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to sensitive data being leaked or even complete control of the database. The consequences could be seriously damaging, affecting not just the integrity of your data but also your users' trust.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the kitchen staff blindly accepts any new recipe sent from the front without checking if it's safe. One malicious order could lead to a disastrous meal! This SQL injection vulnerability in NewsBee CMS lets attackers inject malicious SQL queries through unvalidated inputs, bypassing normal authentication protocols and compromising the database.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to sensitive data being leaked or even complete control of the database. The consequences could be seriously damaging, affecting not just the integrity of your data but also your users' trust. To protect yourself, update NewsBee CMS to the latest version with fixes for this vulnerability. Additionally, validate and sanitize all user inputs before they reach your SQL queries to prevent injection attacks. You've got this! Take these steps, and you’ll be on your way to fortifying your CMS against sneaky SQL injections! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01741 · 77.6th percentile
Published
2018-01-08T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JAN 05:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in NewsBee CMS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands
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