CVE-2018-14968

An issue was discovered in EMLsoft 5.4.5

published August 6, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty SQL injection hides in the EMLsoft 5.4.5, waiting for an unsuspecting user to mess with the numPerPage parameter! Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone change the number of dishes on the menu just by whispering a different number to the waiter — no questions asked! This sneaky SQL injection allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Imagine a scenario where an attacker could uncover personal user information or alter database contents without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone change the number of dishes on the menu just by whispering a different number to the waiter — no questions asked! The vulnerability stems from the insufficient validation of the numPerPage parameter in action.address.php, which allows malicious SQL code to be executed in the database.

What to do

This sneaky SQL injection allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Imagine a scenario where an attacker could uncover personal user information or alter database contents without breaking a sweat! To mitigate this issue, update to the latest version of EMLsoft and implement parameterized queries to properly validate inputs. Regularly check for updates and apply security best practices around user inputs to further bolster your defenses. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01135 · 66.0th percentile
Published
2018-08-06T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 AUG 15:00Z
    An issue was discovered in EMLsoft 5.4.5
    cvelistv5