CVE-2020-22198

SQL Injection vulnerability in DedeCMS 5.7 via mdescription parameter to member/ajax_membergroup.php

published June 16, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A single sneaky input in DedeCMS could let attackers inject malicious SQL commands! This vulnerability lurks in the mdescription parameter of member/ajax_membergroup.php. ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a restaurant's order system that takes in any special requests without checking for allergies โ€” if someone sneaks in a dangerous ingredient, the results could be catastrophic! With this SQL injection, an attacker could manipulate your database, potentially stealing or modifying sensitive information. It's like giving a stranger the keys to the vault โ€” they could change user roles, delete data, or even expose your entire user base.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant's order system that takes in any special requests without checking for allergies โ€” if someone sneaks in a dangerous ingredient, the results could be catastrophic! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject SQL commands into the mdescription parameter, making it possible to interact with the database in unauthorized ways, bypassing the intended access controls.

What to do

With this SQL injection, an attacker could manipulate your database, potentially stealing or modifying sensitive information. It's like giving a stranger the keys to the vault โ€” they could change user roles, delete data, or even expose your entire user base. To protect your application, validate and sanitize all input for the mdescription parameter. Consider updating to the latest version of DedeCMS and implementing prepared statements to mitigate SQL injection risks. It's crucial to regularly audit your code for vulnerabilities! You've got this! With these steps, you'll shore up your defenses and keep your data safe. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01712 ยท 77.2th percentile
Published
2021-06-16T15:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUN 15:21Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability in DedeCMS 5.7 via mdescription parameter to member/ajax_membergroup.php
    cvelistv5