CVE-2020-22223

Stivasoft (Phpjabbers) Fundraising Script v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the pjActionLoad function

published November 5, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection hides in the pjActionLoad function of the Fundraising Script! This could give attackers an open door to your database. 🔍 Think of this like a waiter who never checks the order before serving — all an attacker needs to do is craft their own request, and they can read or modify the menu (data) without anyone noticing! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the database, potentially gaining access to sensitive information or altering crucial data. Imagine an unauthorized user changing fundraising totals or accessing private donor details — that could be a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of this like a waiter who never checks the order before serving — all an attacker needs to do is craft their own request, and they can read or modify the menu (data) without anyone noticing! The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in the pjActionLoad function, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL commands that can be executed on the database.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the database, potentially gaining access to sensitive information or altering crucial data. Imagine an unauthorized user changing fundraising totals or accessing private donor details — that could be a recipe for disaster! To secure your application, validate and sanitize all user inputs within the pjActionLoad function. Additionally, consider updating to the latest version of the Fundraising Script to mitigate the risk of SQL injections. Regularly audit your application for vulnerabilities to keep it safe! You’ve got this! With a few changes, you’ll have your defenses up in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01133 · 66.2th percentile
Published
2021-11-05T22:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 NOV 22:46Z
    Stivasoft (Phpjabbers) Fundraising Script v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the pjActionLoad function
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