CVE-2020-20913

SQL Injection vulnerability found in Ming-Soft MCMS v.4.7.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via basic_title parameter

Critical · published April 4, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection in Ming-Soft MCMS v4.7.2 opens the door wide for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code — that’s like handing a stranger the keys to your digital castle! 🔥 Think of a restaurant where anyone can order off the menu without verifying their identity. This SQL injection lets attackers manipulate requests to access or modify the database, just as a rogue diner could sneakily swap sides on the menu. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take complete control of the system, potentially allowing them to steal sensitive data, alter content, or even crash the entire site. This could lead to devastating data breaches and damage to your reputation — a nightmare scenario!

Put simply

Think of a restaurant where anyone can order off the menu without verifying their identity. This SQL injection lets attackers manipulate requests to access or modify the database, just as a rogue diner could sneakily swap sides on the menu. This SQL injection vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation on the `basic_title` parameter, enabling attackers to send malicious SQL queries to the database beyond what was intended.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take complete control of the system, potentially allowing them to steal sensitive data, alter content, or even crash the entire site. This could lead to devastating data breaches and damage to your reputation — a nightmare scenario! Immediately update Ming-Soft MCMS to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that all user inputs are sanitized and validated to prevent similar exploits in the future. Regularly audit your code for vulnerabilities to keep your systems safe! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your defenses bolstered in no time! 🛡️

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
0.01423 · 72.7th percentile
Published
2023-04-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 APR 00:00Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability found in Ming-Soft MCMS v.4.7.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via basic_title parameter
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