CVE-2018-16357

An issue was discovered in PbootCMS

published March 2, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A little slip in the order parameter could lead to some big trouble! This SQL injection vulnerability in PbootCMS is a sneaky one lurking in the api.php/Cms/search endpoint. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without checking what’s on the ticket — a diner could request a dish that doesn’t exist, allowing them to sneak in whatever they fancy! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the database connection to retrieve, modify, or even delete data. Imagine a villain swooping in and changing the restaurant menu, ultimately serving up a dish of chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without checking what’s on the ticket — a diner could request a dish that doesn’t exist, allowing them to sneak in whatever they fancy! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to inject harmful SQL code through the order parameter, potentially giving them control of the database. If not handled, it opens the door to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the database connection to retrieve, modify, or even delete data. Imagine a villain swooping in and changing the restaurant menu, ultimately serving up a dish of chaos! To safeguard against this, ensure your PbootCMS is updated to the latest version, implement prepared statements for database queries, and validate all incoming data rigorously. It's time to lock down the kitchen! You've got this! Follow these steps, stay vigilant, and keep your application safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01838 · 78.8th percentile
Published
2020-03-02T19:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 MAR 19:28Z
    An issue was discovered in PbootCMS
    cvelistv5