CVE-2019-15561

FlashLingo before 2019-06-12 allows SQL injection, related to flashlingo.js and db.js

published August 26, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in FlashLingo's code, and it’s easier to exploit than you might think! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn’t check the orders before cooking. An attacker could slip in a malicious request that changes the whole menu! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the database, leading to unauthorized data access or even data corruption. Imagine a diner getting access to confidential recipes or even changing orders without anyone noticing!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn’t check the orders before cooking. An attacker could slip in a malicious request that changes the whole menu! 🍽️ This SQL injection vulnerability in FlashLingo, specifically through flashlingo.js and db.js, allows malicious SQL queries to be executed if the input is not properly sanitized.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the database, leading to unauthorized data access or even data corruption. Imagine a diner getting access to confidential recipes or even changing orders without anyone noticing! To protect your application, update FlashLingo to the latest version released after June 12, 2019. Additionally, ensure that all user inputs are sanitized to prevent SQL injections. Regular audits of your code can also help catch these sneaky vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay proactive, and your code will be secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01371 · 71.7th percentile
Published
2019-08-26T12:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 AUG 12:30Z
    FlashLingo before 2019-06-12 allows SQL injection, related to flashlingo.js and db.js
    cvelistv5