CVE-2018-12039

joyplus-cms 1.6.0 allows Remote Code Execution because of an Arbitrary SQL command execution issue in manager/index.php involving use of a "/!select/"…

published June 7, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single overlooked substring is all it takes for an attacker to unleash chaos on your Joyplus CMS! Think of it as a restaurant where a waiter misreads an order: instead of delivering a simple dish, they accidentally serve a kitchen's entire secret menu. That's how a tiny piece of code can lead to remote code execution, granting control to unwelcome diners! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, leading to potentially devastating consequences. They might tamper with your database, access sensitive user data, or even take complete control over the CMS. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your whole restaurant!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a waiter misreads an order: instead of delivering a simple dish, they accidentally serve a kitchen's entire secret menu. That's how a tiny piece of code can lead to remote code execution, granting control to unwelcome diners! This vulnerability arises from an improper use of the '/!select/' substring in manager/index.php of Joyplus CMS 1.6.0, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands without proper validation.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, leading to potentially devastating consequences. They might tamper with your database, access sensitive user data, or even take complete control over the CMS. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your whole restaurant! To protect your system, update to the latest version of Joyplus CMS as soon as possible. Review your database access controls and implement input validation to prevent similar exploits in the future. Regular audits can also help catch any other sneaky vulnerabilities! You've got this! With these steps, you'll turn your CMS into a fortress! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04607 · 91.6th percentile
Published
2018-06-07T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUN 19:00Z
    joyplus-cms 1.6.0 allows Remote Code Execution because of an Arbitrary SQL command execution issue in manager/index.php involving use of a "/!select/"…
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