CVE-2020-19165

PHPSHE 1.7 has SQL injection via the admin.php?mod=user&userlevel_id=1 userlevel_id[] parameter

published December 11, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in PHPSHE 1.7, targeting the admin.php interface — it's like a hidden backdoor that could let attackers slip through! Think of it as a restaurant where a customer places an order with a secret ingredient listed on the form. If the chef isn’t careful, they might cook up something entirely different without even checking! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the database, potentially accessing sensitive user information or even modifying critical data. This could lead to unauthorized changes that could affect the entire system's integrity. It's a serious risk that shouldn't be ignored!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a customer places an order with a secret ingredient listed on the form. If the chef isn’t careful, they might cook up something entirely different without even checking! The flaw allows SQL injection through the 'userlevel_id[]' parameter in the admin.php file, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries if the input isn't properly sanitized.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the database, potentially accessing sensitive user information or even modifying critical data. This could lead to unauthorized changes that could affect the entire system's integrity. It's a serious risk that shouldn't be ignored! To protect against this vulnerability, update PHPSHE to the latest version that addresses this issue. Additionally, ensure input validation and use prepared statements to mitigate SQL injection risks. Regularly review your code for best practices in data handling! You've got this! Follow these steps and strengthen your defenses. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01613 · 75.8th percentile
Published
2020-12-11T19:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 DEC 19:02Z
    PHPSHE 1.7 has SQL injection via the admin.php?mod=user&userlevel_id=1 userlevel_id[] parameter
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