CVE-2018-14961

dl/dl_sendmail.php in zzcms 8.3 has SQL Injection via the sql parameter

published August 6, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in zzcms 8.3! Attackers can exploit the 'sql' parameter in dl/dl_sendmail.php, which is like a mischievous kid slipping pranks into a mailbox! 📬 Think of this SQL injection as a delivery driver who takes instructions from a vague note instead of checking the actual address. It could lead to packages (data) being delivered to the wrong hands! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the database, potentially gaining access to sensitive information, altering records, or even deleting crucial data. This could be absolutely devastating for users relying on zzcms for safe data management!

Put simply

Think of this SQL injection as a delivery driver who takes instructions from a vague note instead of checking the actual address. It could lead to packages (data) being delivered to the wrong hands! The vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw via the 'sql' parameter in dl/dl_sendmail.php, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries to manipulate the underlying database.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the database, potentially gaining access to sensitive information, altering records, or even deleting crucial data. This could be absolutely devastating for users relying on zzcms for safe data management! To protect against this vulnerability, developers should validate and sanitize all user inputs, especially the 'sql' parameter. Additionally, apply the principle of least privilege to database access and consider upgrading to the latest version if available. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll turbocharge your security and keep your site safe from unwanted pranks! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01794 · 78.3th percentile
Published
2018-08-06T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 AUG 15:00Z
    dl/dl_sendmail.php in zzcms 8.3 has SQL Injection via the sql parameter
    cvelistv5