CVE-2018-14956

CMS ISWEB 3.5.3 is vulnerable to multiple SQL injection flaws

published September 28, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Watch out! CMS ISWEB 3.5.3 has multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities hiding in the shadows like sneaky ninjas ready to pounce! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking what the customers really want. An attacker can slip in their own secret recipe, accessing sensitive information without anyone noticing! An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially exposing sensitive data such as user credentials and personal information. If left unaddressed, this could lead to significant data breaches and a loss of user trust.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking what the customers really want. An attacker can slip in their own secret recipe, accessing sensitive information without anyone noticing! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code into the application's database queries, effectively manipulating the database to return unauthorized information or modify data.

What to do

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially exposing sensitive data such as user credentials and personal information. If left unaddressed, this could lead to significant data breaches and a loss of user trust. To secure your application, upgrade to a patched version of CMS ISWEB that addresses these SQL injection flaws. Additionally, implement prepared statements and input validation to safeguard against future attacks. Regularly review your code for similar vulnerabilities. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your applications, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02562 · 85.0th percentile
Published
2018-09-28T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 SEP 00:00Z
    CMS ISWEB 3.5.3 is vulnerable to multiple SQL injection flaws
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