CVE-2018-20568

Administrator/index.php in Ivan Cordoba Generic Content Management System (CMS) through 2018-04-28 allows SQL injection for authentication bypass

published December 28, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An SQL injection lurking in the Ivan Cordoba CMS lets attackers waltz past authentication checks! 🚪💻 Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky diner shows up and orders anything they like, bypassing the reservation system because nobody checks names — that's the SQL injection allowing access without proper credentials. An attacker could gain unauthorized access to the admin panel, potentially leading to changes in content, user data exposure, or even a complete takeover of the CMS. This is no small-ticket item; the implications for data integrity and security could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky diner shows up and orders anything they like, bypassing the reservation system because nobody checks names — that's the SQL injection allowing access without proper credentials. This vulnerability arises from improper validation in the administrator/index.php file, allowing attackers to manipulate SQL queries to bypass authentication processes entirely.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to the admin panel, potentially leading to changes in content, user data exposure, or even a complete takeover of the CMS. This is no small-ticket item; the implications for data integrity and security could be absolutely devastating! To secure your systems, patch to the latest version of the Ivan Cordoba CMS immediately, and review your implementation for proper input validation measures. Regular audits can help prevent similar vulnerabilities from slipping in! You’ve got this! With quick action, you can fortify your CMS and keep it safe from prying eyes. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01635 · 76.2th percentile
Published
2018-12-28T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 DEC 15:00Z
    Administrator/index.php in Ivan Cordoba Generic Content Management System (CMS) through 2018-04-28 allows SQL injection for authentication bypass
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