CVE-2020-21127

MetInfo 7.0.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability via admin/?n=logs&c=index&a=dodel

published September 15, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A SQL injection is lurking at admin/?n=logs&c=index&a=dodel in MetInfo 7.0.0, waiting for the right moment to strike! Think of it as a restaurant that doesn't check the orders coming in โ€” a sneaky diner could change their meal to a five-course feast just by suggesting the wrong dish! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate or access sensitive data in the database, potentially compromising your entire system. They could delete logs, alter records, or gain unauthorized access, resulting in an absolute chaos that leaves your system exposed.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that doesn't check the orders coming in โ€” a sneaky diner could change their meal to a five-course feast just by suggesting the wrong dish! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary database commands via specially crafted parameters in the admin logs, leading to unwanted data exposure or manipulation.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate or access sensitive data in the database, potentially compromising your entire system. They could delete logs, alter records, or gain unauthorized access, resulting in an absolute chaos that leaves your system exposed. Update MetInfo to the latest version that addresses this SQL injection vulnerability. Review and sanitize all database input to prevent such exploits in the future. Don't forget to implement prepared statements in your SQL queries! You've got this! With these steps, you can seal up those vulnerabilities and secure your application! ๐Ÿ”

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01627 ยท 76.0th percentile
Published
2021-09-15T16:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 SEP 16:16Z
    MetInfo 7.0.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability via admin/?n=logs&c=index&a=dodel
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