CVE-2020-20796

FlameCMS 3.3.5 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in /master/article.php via the "Id" parameter

published September 30, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in FlameCMS 3.3.5, just waiting for the right "Id" parameter to take center stage! Think of it like a restaurant that serves dishes without checking the orders — anyone can slip in a recipe that doesn't belong, causing chaos in the kitchen. In this case, the database is the kitchen, and the SQL injection is the rogue recipe! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate SQL queries, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even worse, total control over the database. Imagine a dining room full of patrons, and an unwanted guest is free to rummage through the kitchen and steal all the secrets!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves dishes without checking the orders — anyone can slip in a recipe that doesn't belong, causing chaos in the kitchen. In this case, the database is the kitchen, and the SQL injection is the rogue recipe! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code via the "Id" parameter in the /master/article.php file, enabling them to interact with the database in unintended ways.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate SQL queries, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even worse, total control over the database. Imagine a dining room full of patrons, and an unwanted guest is free to rummage through the kitchen and steal all the secrets! To safeguard your application, upgrade FlameCMS to the latest version to eliminate this SQL injection risk. Additionally, implement prepared statements to secure your SQL queries from malicious input. Regularly audit your code for vulnerabilities and encourage best practices for database access! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll shield your system from potential attacks and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00988 · 62.1th percentile
Published
2021-09-30T21:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 SEP 21:39Z
    FlameCMS 3.3.5 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in /master/article.php via the "Id" parameter
    cvelistv5