CVE-2020-20915

SQL Injection vulnerability found in PublicCMS v.4.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sql parameter of the the SysSiteAdminControl

Critical · published April 4, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky SQL injection in PublicCMS v4.0 could let attackers run any code they want, opening the door to a whole world of chaos! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts orders without checking what's on the menu. One wrong ingredient—like dangerous SQL commands—could ruin the whole dish! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or complete server takeover. This is a critical risk that could disrupt your operations and compromise your users' trust!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts orders without checking what's on the menu. One wrong ingredient—like dangerous SQL commands—could ruin the whole dish! This SQL injection vulnerability allows remote attackers to send specially crafted SQL parameters to the SysSiteAdminControl, potentially executing malicious code on the server and bypassing normal security controls.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or complete server takeover. This is a critical risk that could disrupt your operations and compromise your users' trust! Immediately patch PublicCMS to version 4.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that all SQL queries are properly sanitized and make use of prepared statements to prevent future SQL injections! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your system and keeping those pesky 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
0.01142 · 66.4th percentile
Published
2023-04-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 APR 00:00Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability found in PublicCMS v.4.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sql parameter of the the SysSiteAdminControl
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