CVE-2018-11528

WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 has SQL Injection via an api/sms_check.php?param= URI

published May 29, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unsuspecting API endpoint is the unwitting culprit! This SQL injection vulnerability in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 lurks at `api/sms_check.php?param=` waiting for an attacker to pounce! Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where the chef isn’t checking orders properly. If a diner slips in an incorrect, sneaky request, the chef might serve up something entirely unintended, leading to chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could manipulate the API call to gain access to sensitive data or even execute unwanted commands on the database. This means they could potentially expose user information or mess with the overall integrity of your application. Not catastrophic yet, but definitely worth addressing!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where the chef isn’t checking orders properly. If a diner slips in an incorrect, sneaky request, the chef might serve up something entirely unintended, leading to chaos in the kitchen! This SQL injection flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code via the `param` parameter of the `sms_check.php` script, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

What to do

An attacker could manipulate the API call to gain access to sensitive data or even execute unwanted commands on the database. This means they could potentially expose user information or mess with the overall integrity of your application. Not catastrophic yet, but definitely worth addressing! To remediate this, validate and sanitize all input parameters coming into the `sms_check.php` endpoint. Additionally, consider implementing prepared statements to prevent SQL injection and monitor your application for unusual activity. You've got this! Act on these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your WUZHI CMS. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01526 · 74.5th percentile
Published
2018-05-29T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 MAY 07:00Z
    WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 has SQL Injection via an api/sms_check.php?param= URI
    cvelistv5