CVE-2019-5720

includes/db/class.reflines_db.inc in FrontAccounting 2.4.6 contains a SQL Injection vulnerability in the reference field that can allow the attacker to grab…

published January 8, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection hides in FrontAccounting 2.4.6, letting attackers peek into your entire database just by manipulating a single field! 🔍 Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant's menu that allows anyone to order not just what's listed, but the entire kitchen's inventory — all due to a simple oversight in how requests are handled. If exploited, an attacker could sweep through your database like a shopping spree, accessing sensitive data without breaking a sweat. This could lead to data leaks, significant privacy concerns, and a major security breach, putting both your business and customers at risk.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant's menu that allows anyone to order not just what's listed, but the entire kitchen's inventory — all due to a simple oversight in how requests are handled. This SQL injection vulnerability resides in the reference field of FrontAccounting's void_transaction.php, allowing an attacker to manipulate the filterType parameter to access the entire database.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could sweep through your database like a shopping spree, accessing sensitive data without breaking a sweat. This could lead to data leaks, significant privacy concerns, and a major security breach, putting both your business and customers at risk. Immediate action is required! Upgrade to the latest version of FrontAccounting to close this loophole, and ensure that all input fields are sanitized to prevent such injections in the future. Regular code audits can help catch these issues early! You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and you'll help protect the integrity of your data. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01537 · 74.7th percentile
Published
2019-01-08T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JAN 10:00Z
    includes/db/class.reflines_db.inc in FrontAccounting 2.4.6 contains a SQL Injection vulnerability in the reference field that can allow the attacker to grab…
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