CVE-2020-20800

An issue was discovered in MetInfo v7.0.0 beta

published September 29, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lives in MetInfo v7.0.0 beta, waiting for a crafted request to slip through like an unwanted guest at a party! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that leaves its back door wide open — anyone can waltz in and start changing the menu without any checks. If someone knows the right way in, they can manipulate your database just like a rogue chef messing with the ingredients! This means that an attacker could potentially gain access to sensitive data or alter your database without breaking a sweat. Imagine someone changing your secret recipes or even stealing customer info — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that leaves its back door wide open — anyone can waltz in and start changing the menu without any checks. If someone knows the right way in, they can manipulate your database just like a rogue chef messing with the ingredients! This vulnerability allows SQL injection through specific parameters in the URI, letting attackers interact with the database directly. They can execute harmful SQL commands that could compromise your application’s integrity.

What to do

This means that an attacker could potentially gain access to sensitive data or alter your database without breaking a sweat. Imagine someone changing your secret recipes or even stealing customer info — absolutely devastating! To protect your application, update to the latest version of MetInfo, ensuring no known vulnerabilities are present. Always sanitize and validate inputs to block any malicious data from slipping through. Regularly review your installation for security best practices! You've got this! By taking these simple steps, you can keep your application safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01507 · 74.2th percentile
Published
2020-09-29T15:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 SEP 15:29Z
    An issue was discovered in MetInfo v7.0.0 beta
    cvelistv5