CVE-2020-20295

An issue was found in CMSWing project version 1.3.8

published February 1, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ It’s a hidden SQL command party waiting to happen! The updateAction function in CMSWing version 1.3.8 is not checking its invitations—malicious parameters can glide right in! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef prepares any dish without checking if the order is correct. If someone sneaks in a harmful request, they might end up serving something dangerous instead of your delicious meal! This oversight allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or even total control of the database. If exploited, it could compromise sensitive information and make a mess of your database operations—definitely not the order you want!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef prepares any dish without checking if the order is correct. If someone sneaks in a harmful request, they might end up serving something dangerous instead of your delicious meal! This vulnerability arises because the updateAction function does not validate the detail parameter, allowing attackers to pass harmful inputs that the database will execute as SQL commands. It's a glaring gap in input validation!

What to do

This oversight allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or even total control of the database. If exploited, it could compromise sensitive information and make a mess of your database operations—definitely not the order you want! To secure your system, upgrade CMSWing to the latest version immediately. Review your database access privileges and consider implementing input validation checks to prevent unauthorized SQL commands. Regular audits can help catch vulnerabilities early! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your application and keeping those rogue SQL commands at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01355 · 71.4th percentile
Published
2021-02-01T17:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 FEB 17:38Z
    An issue was found in CMSWing project version 1.3.8
    cvelistv5