CVE-2018-10757

CSP MySQL User Manager 2.3.1 allows SQL injection, and resultant Authentication Bypass, via a crafted username during a login attempt

published May 5, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurking in CSP MySQL User Manager 2.3.1 could let attackers bypass authentication like a clever impersonator slipping past a receptionist with a false name! 🔑 Think of it like trying to enter a VIP lounge with a forged guest list. If no one checks the names properly, anyone could stroll right in without a ticket! This vulnerability allows attackers to log in without proper credentials, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive user data. Imagine the chaos if a malicious actor could easily impersonate an admin or access confidential information – absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like trying to enter a VIP lounge with a forged guest list. If no one checks the names properly, anyone could stroll right in without a ticket! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the login process by submitting a crafted username, thus bypassing authentication checks entirely.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to log in without proper credentials, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive user data. Imagine the chaos if a malicious actor could easily impersonate an admin or access confidential information – absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, upgrade to the latest version of CSP MySQL User Manager and ensure your application properly sanitizes input fields to prevent SQL injection. Regularly audit your user management workflows to identify and patch any potential weaknesses. You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll be fortifying your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05395 · 92.7th percentile
Published
2018-05-05T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAY 19:00Z
    CSP MySQL User Manager 2.3.1 allows SQL injection, and resultant Authentication Bypass, via a crafted username during a login attempt
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