CVE-2019-5114CWE-89

An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated portion of YouPHPTube 7.6

High · published October 25, 2019

CVSS v3.0
7.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An SQL injection vulnerability in YouPHPTube 7.6 lets attackers sneakily extract sensitive data with specially crafted requests! 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner secretly alters their order — the chef unwittingly prepares a dish that spills all the secrets of the kitchen. This SQL injection allows attackers to manipulate database queries and gain access to information they shouldn’t! If exploited, an attacker could potentially exfiltrate the entire database, steal user credentials, and even access the underlying operating system in some configurations. This opens the door to a treasure trove of sensitive information, making it absolutely devastating for your system's security!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner secretly alters their order — the chef unwittingly prepares a dish that spills all the secrets of the kitchen. This SQL injection allows attackers to manipulate database queries and gain access to information they shouldn’t! This vulnerability allows attackers to send specially crafted web requests to the authenticated portion of YouPHPTube, triggering SQL injection attacks that manipulate database queries. As a result, unauthorized data access becomes possible.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially exfiltrate the entire database, steal user credentials, and even access the underlying operating system in some configurations. This opens the door to a treasure trove of sensitive information, making it absolutely devastating for your system's security! Immediate action is essential! Upgrade to the latest version of YouPHPTube to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, audit and sanitize all database queries to prevent similar SQL injections in the future. You've got this! By following these steps, you can safeguard your system and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.4 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01389 · 72.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2019-10-25T17:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 17:25Z
    An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated portion of YouPHPTube 7.6
    cvelistv5