CVE-2020-20296

An issue was found in CMSWing project version 1.3.8, Because the rechargeAction function does not check the balance parameter, malicious parameters can execute…

published February 1, 2021

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

⚠️ A sneaky gap in CMSWing’s rechargeAction function could allow attackers to run their own SQL commands — all because it skips checking the balance parameter! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that takes your order without checking if you have enough money to pay — you could end up ordering the whole menu on someone else's dime! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising your database and accessing sensitive information. This could lead to data manipulation, unauthorized access, and even a complete system takeover, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes your order without checking if you have enough money to pay — you could end up ordering the whole menu on someone else's dime! This vulnerability allows malicious users to inject SQL commands into the rechargeAction function due to a lack of validation on the balance parameter, effectively bypassing security controls.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising your database and accessing sensitive information. This could lead to data manipulation, unauthorized access, and even a complete system takeover, which is absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, update CMSWing to the latest version if available. Implement validation checks on the balance parameter to ensure only legitimate values are processed. Regularly audit your code for similar vulnerabilities to stay secure. You've got this! With a bit of vigilance and some smart updates, you'll keep your application safe and sound. 🛡️

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, Because the rechargeAction function does not check the balance parameter, malicious parameters can execute…
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