CVE-2018-12295

SQL injection in folderViewSpecific.psp in Seagate NAS OS version 4.3.15.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the dirId URL parameter

published May 13, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky SQL injection is hiding in Seagate NAS, where attackers can exploit the dirId URL parameter to execute arbitrary SQL commands! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to write their own orders on the menu โ€“ if the kitchen doesn't verify what's being requested, they could end up serving something completely unexpected and potentially harmful instead! If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could gain complete control over the database, allowing them to read sensitive data, modify records, or even delete everything! This means all your important files could be at the mercy of a malicious actor with just a crafted URL. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to write their own orders on the menu โ€“ if the kitchen doesn't verify what's being requested, they could end up serving something completely unexpected and potentially harmful instead! This SQL injection vulnerability in folderViewSpecific.psp allows attackers to manipulate the dirId parameter to execute any SQL command, posing serious risks to the integrity of the database.

What to do

If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could gain complete control over the database, allowing them to read sensitive data, modify records, or even delete everything! This means all your important files could be at the mercy of a malicious actor with just a crafted URL. Yikes! To protect your system, update your Seagate NAS OS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that your input validation checks are robust, and consider implementing prepared statements to prevent such injections in the future. You've got this! Stay proactive with your security measures and you'll keep those pesky attackers at bay! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01135 ยท 66.2th percentile
Published
2019-05-13T12:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 12:31Z
    SQL injection in folderViewSpecific.psp in Seagate NAS OS version 4.3.15.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the dirId URL parameter
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