CVE-2018-16822

SeaCMS 6.64 allows SQL Injection via the upload/admin/admin_video.php order parameter

published September 21, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A rogue admin could wreak havoc with just a sneaky URL tweak! This SQL injection in SeaCMS 6.64 allows an attacker to manipulate database queries through the order parameter. 🔥 Think of it like a film director who can change the script with a simple note — if no one checks the script before filming, the entire plot could get rewritten without anyone noticing! This vulnerability could let an attacker execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially giving them access to sensitive data, altering content, or even deleting critical database records. In the wrong hands, the consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a film director who can change the script with a simple note — if no one checks the script before filming, the entire plot could get rewritten without anyone noticing! The SQL injection vulnerability in SeaCMS occurs when the 'order' parameter in the upload/admin/admin_video.php file is not properly validated, allowing an attacker to manipulate database queries.

What to do

This vulnerability could let an attacker execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially giving them access to sensitive data, altering content, or even deleting critical database records. In the wrong hands, the consequences could be absolutely devastating! To safeguard your system, update SeaCMS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement input validation and prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Regular audits of your codebase will also help identify and fix similar vulnerabilities in the future! You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01189 · 67.7th percentile
Published
2018-09-21T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 SEP 17:00Z
    SeaCMS 6.64 allows SQL Injection via the upload/admin/admin_video.php order parameter
    cvelistv5