CVE-2018-18488

In \lib\admin\action\dataaction.class.php in Gxlcms v2.0, SQL Injection exists via the ids[] parameter

published October 18, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in the ids[] parameter of Gxlcms v2.0! This little oversight could let troublemakers sneak past your defenses. ๐Ÿ”“ Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to modify their orders without checking what they're adding โ€” a recipe for disaster when someone decides to add a surprise ingredient! An attacker could manipulate the database using this vulnerable parameter, potentially extracting sensitive information or even altering records. The fallout could be damaging, leading to data breaches or loss of integrity within your system.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to modify their orders without checking what they're adding โ€” a recipe for disaster when someone decides to add a surprise ingredient! This SQL injection vulnerability occurs in Gxlcms v2.0 due to improper handling of the ids[] parameter, allowing malicious SQL code to be executed within the database queries.

What to do

An attacker could manipulate the database using this vulnerable parameter, potentially extracting sensitive information or even altering records. The fallout could be damaging, leading to data breaches or loss of integrity within your system. To secure your application, filter and validate the input for the ids[] parameter. Additionally, consider implementing prepared statements to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities in the future. Regularly review and patch your Gxlcms installation to avoid lingering flaws. You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be one step closer to locking down your application. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01135 ยท 66.0th percentile
Published
2018-10-18T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 OCT 21:00Z
    In \lib\admin\action\dataaction.class.php in Gxlcms v2.0, SQL Injection exists via the ids[] parameter
    cvelistv5