CVE-2018-18286

SQL injection vulnerabilities in CMG Suite 8.4 SP2 and earlier, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to conduct an SQL injection attack due to insufficient…

published April 25, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Here's a sneaky SQL injection lurking in CMG Suite 8.4 SP2 and earlier! An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the waitstaff forgets to check the customer's order before sending it to the kitchen. If a clever diner submits an incorrect request, they could get any dish they want, including the secret recipes from the back! This vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive information from your database and even execute arbitrary scripts. Imagine them getting their hands on your customer data or even taking over your systems — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waitstaff forgets to check the customer's order before sending it to the kitchen. If a clever diner submits an incorrect request, they could get any dish they want, including the secret recipes from the back! The SQL injection flaw resides in the changepwd interface due to insufficient input validation. An attacker can manipulate the SQL queries made to the database, leading to unauthorized data access and potential script execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive information from your database and even execute arbitrary scripts. Imagine them getting their hands on your customer data or even taking over your systems — absolutely devastating! To mitigate this, upgrade to a patched version of CMG Suite immediately. Ensure robust input validation and employ prepared statements to safeguard against SQL injections. Regularly audit your application for vulnerabilities too! You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your applications with these steps! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01844 · 78.7th percentile
Published
2019-04-25T18:57Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 APR 18:57Z
    SQL injection vulnerabilities in CMG Suite 8.4 SP2 and earlier, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to conduct an SQL injection attack due to insufficient…
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