CVE-2020-18716

SQL Injection in Rockoa v1.8.7 allows remote attackers to gain privileges due to loose filtering of parameters in wordAction.php

published February 4, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A loose filter in Rockoa v1.8.7 opens the door for SQL injection! Just a single sneaky parameter could let remote attackers gain unauthorized privileges. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check the ID of someone trying to order alcohol—if they slip in a fake ID, they could be served up some serious power! 🍷 In this case, an attacker could manipulate database queries, leading to unauthorized access and control over sensitive data. They could essentially turn your cozy restaurant into a chaotic party, wreaking havoc on your customer data and system integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check the ID of someone trying to order alcohol—if they slip in a fake ID, they could be served up some serious power! 🍷 This vulnerability allows unauthorized remote access due to insufficient filtering of parameters in the wordAction.php file. Exploiting this SQL injection could let attackers execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database, gaining elevated privileges.

What to do

In this case, an attacker could manipulate database queries, leading to unauthorized access and control over sensitive data. They could essentially turn your cozy restaurant into a chaotic party, wreaking havoc on your customer data and system integrity! To patch this vulnerability, immediately upgrade Rockoa to the latest version that addresses this issue. Implement strict parameter validation to prevent any unsanctioned database queries, and consider conducting an audit of your current SQL query practices. You’ve got this! With a few proactive steps, you’ll keep your system safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01758 · 77.8th percentile
Published
2021-02-04T23:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 FEB 23:15Z
    SQL Injection in Rockoa v1.8.7 allows remote attackers to gain privileges due to loose filtering of parameters in wordAction.php
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