CVE-2018-17391

SQL Injection exists in authors_post.php in Super Cms Blog Pro 1.0 via the author parameter

published September 28, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in authors_post.php, and if you’re using Super Cms Blog Pro 1.0, it's time to pay attention! 🔍 This vulnerability is like a restaurant that lets diners substitute any ingredient in their meal without checking the recipe — a crafty approach that could lead to some unsavory dishes. 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate database queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even altering your blog's content. While the severity is currently unclear, the consequences could be pretty concerning for your site's integrity!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant that lets diners substitute any ingredient in their meal without checking the recipe — a crafty approach that could lead to some unsavory dishes. 🍽️ This SQL injection vulnerability exploits the author parameter in authors_post.php, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code into the database. As a result, they can bypass normal security controls and execute arbitrary SQL commands.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate database queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even altering your blog's content. While the severity is currently unclear, the consequences could be pretty concerning for your site's integrity! To protect your site, immediately patch Super Cms Blog Pro to a secure version, sanitize all input data, and implement prepared statements for database interactions. Regularly audit your code for vulnerabilities to stay ahead! You've got this! Implement these steps, and you'll fortify your blog in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03213 · 88.1th percentile
Published
2018-09-28T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 SEP 00:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in authors_post.php in Super Cms Blog Pro 1.0 via the author parameter
    cvelistv5