CVE-2020-12766

Gnuteca 3.8 allows action=main:search:simpleSearch SQL Injection via the exemplaryStatusId parameter

published May 9, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty SQL injection hides in the Gnuteca 3.8 framework! Attackers can sneak malicious commands through the exemplaryStatusId parameter — just like a sneaky waiter swapping orders at a restaurant. 🍽️ Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who mixes up orders without verifying what’s on the ticket. If they don’t double-check what the chef should prepare, someone could get a dish they never ordered — potentially harmful and unexpected! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate SQL queries, allowing them to access or modify sensitive data in the database. This means they could read private information, change user data, or even delete important records. The impact could be quite serious, especially if sensitive data is involved!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who mixes up orders without verifying what’s on the ticket. If they don’t double-check what the chef should prepare, someone could get a dish they never ordered — potentially harmful and unexpected! This vulnerability in Gnuteca 3.8 allows SQL injection through the exemplaryStatusId parameter, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by injecting malicious input.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate SQL queries, allowing them to access or modify sensitive data in the database. This means they could read private information, change user data, or even delete important records. The impact could be quite serious, especially if sensitive data is involved! To secure your systems, immediately sanitize inputs for the exemplaryStatusId parameter and ensure all database interactions use prepared statements. Additionally, update to the latest version of Gnuteca if available, and review your overall SQL query practices to bolster security. You’ve got this! With these steps, you can patch this vulnerability and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01034 · 63.5th percentile
Published
2020-05-09T18:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAY 18:34Z
    Gnuteca 3.8 allows action=main:search:simpleSearch SQL Injection via the exemplaryStatusId parameter
    cvelistv5