CVE-2018-14515

A SQL injection was discovered in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 that allows remote attackers to inject a malicious SQL statement via the index.php?m=promote&f=index&v=search…

published July 23, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection bug has been uncovered in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0, allowing attackers to slip in malicious queries through the keywords parameter! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can change the menu just by whispering their favorite dish to the waiter — if you’re not careful, they could order something really unappetizing! With this vulnerability, a remote attacker could craft a malicious SQL statement that runs on your database, potentially giving them access to sensitive data or even the power to delete everything! That's absolutely devastating for anyone relying on this CMS!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can change the menu just by whispering their favorite dish to the waiter — if you’re not careful, they could order something really unappetizing! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to inject harmful SQL code via the 'keywords' parameter in the index.php file, bypassing normal security protocols and manipulating your database.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a remote attacker could craft a malicious SQL statement that runs on your database, potentially giving them access to sensitive data or even the power to delete everything! That's absolutely devastating for anyone relying on this CMS! Patch WUZHI CMS to version 4.1.1 or later immediately to close this loophole. Additionally, review your database queries for any unsafe practices and consider using prepared statements to safeguard against future injections. You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability is a small but mighty step towards securing your CMS! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02002 · 80.5th percentile
Published
2018-07-23T08:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 JUL 08:00Z
    A SQL injection was discovered in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 that allows remote attackers to inject a malicious SQL statement via the index.php?m=promote&f=index&v=search…
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