CVE-2020-20413

SQL injection vulnerability found in WUZHICMS v.4.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the checktitle() function in admin/content.php

Critical · published June 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty attacker can exploit the checktitle() function in WUZHICMS v.4.1.0 to unleash arbitrary code, taking full control of your site without breaking a sweat! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any order without checking what ingredients are being requested – one dodgy order could lead to a disastrous dish! If left unaddressed, attackers can bypass security and run malicious commands. This could lead to unauthorized data access, site defacement, or even total system compromise, potentially wreaking havoc on your operations.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any order without checking what ingredients are being requested – one dodgy order could lead to a disastrous dish! This SQL injection vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the checktitle() function in the admin/content.php file, bypassing normal security checks entirely.

What to do

If left unaddressed, attackers can bypass security and run malicious commands. This could lead to unauthorized data access, site defacement, or even total system compromise, potentially wreaking havoc on your operations. Immediately upgrade WUZHICMS to version 4.1.1 or later, which addresses this flaw. Regularly review your SQL queries and implement prepared statements to enhance security against future SQL injection attacks. You can tackle this! Follow these steps to secure your site and keep those attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01343 · 71.1th percentile
Published
2023-06-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUN 00:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability found in WUZHICMS v.4.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the checktitle() function in admin/content.php
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