CVE-2018-14012

WolfSight CMS 3.2 allows SQL injection via the PATH_INFO to the default URI

published July 12, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in WolfSight CMS 3.2, waiting for an unsuspecting user to trip the trigger! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that allows any customer to modify their order without checking the kitchen — a clever chef could end up making some very questionable dishes! If exploited, an attacker could inject malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control over the database. This could be absolutely devastating for the integrity of your website and user data!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that allows any customer to modify their order without checking the kitchen — a clever chef could end up making some very questionable dishes! This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the PATH_INFO to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend, resulting in unauthorized data access or modifications.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could inject malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control over the database. This could be absolutely devastating for the integrity of your website and user data! To protect yourself, consider upgrading WolfSight CMS to a patched version if available. Additionally, implementing input validation and prepared statements can help mitigate the risk of SQL injection. Keep an eye out for any updates from the CMS team! You've got this! With these steps, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep your site safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01567 · 75.1th percentile
Published
2018-07-12T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUL 19:00Z
    WolfSight CMS 3.2 allows SQL injection via the PATH_INFO to the default URI
    cvelistv5