CVE-2018-18527

OwnTicket 2018-05-23 allows SQL Injection via the showTicketId or editTicketStatusId parameter

published October 19, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple tweak in the showTicketId or editTicketStatusId parameters can let attackers waltz right into your database! Think of it like a restaurant where diners can sneak into the kitchen by changing their order at the counter — they could access all the secret recipes and ingredients without anyone noticing! This SQL injection vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate your database, potentially exposing sensitive information or altering records. It’s not yet widely exploited, but leaving it unaddressed is like leaving the kitchen door wide open — it invites trouble!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where diners can sneak into the kitchen by changing their order at the counter — they could access all the secret recipes and ingredients without anyone noticing! CVE-2018-18527 allows SQL injection via user input parameters, specifically the showTicketId and editTicketStatusId, which could lead to unauthorized database access or modification.

What to do

This SQL injection vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate your database, potentially exposing sensitive information or altering records. It’s not yet widely exploited, but leaving it unaddressed is like leaving the kitchen door wide open — it invites trouble! To secure your application, validate and sanitize all user inputs, particularly the vulnerable parameters. Additionally, consider implementing prepared statements or stored procedures to safeguard against SQL injection. Regularly update your software to the latest versions for additional security. You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability will help keep your database secure and your users happy. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01587 · 75.4th percentile
Published
2018-10-19T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 19:00Z
    OwnTicket 2018-05-23 allows SQL Injection via the showTicketId or editTicketStatusId parameter
    cvelistv5