CVE-2020-22819

MKCMS V6.2 has SQL injection via the /ucenter/active.php verify parameter

Critical · published November 3, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An SQL injection vulnerability in MKCMS V6.2 lets attackers access your database via a simple request to the /ucenter/active.php file! Think of it as a sneaky delivery driver who can open your front door just by using a faulty code to confirm their identity — no one checks it! With this vulnerability, a malicious actor could gain the keys to your kingdom, allowing them to read sensitive data, modify or delete records, and even take over your entire system. It's absolutely devastating if left unfixed, as the consequences could lead to massive data breaches or unauthorized access to user accounts.

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky delivery driver who can open your front door just by using a faulty code to confirm their identity — no one checks it! This SQL injection flaw occurs through the 'verify' parameter in the /ucenter/active.php file, allowing an attacker to manipulate SQL queries and execute arbitrary commands on the database.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a malicious actor could gain the keys to your kingdom, allowing them to read sensitive data, modify or delete records, and even take over your entire system. It's absolutely devastating if left unfixed, as the consequences could lead to massive data breaches or unauthorized access to user accounts. Immediate action is required! Update MKCMS to the latest version to patch this vulnerability, and review your input validation mechanisms to ensure such injections are caught before they can do harm. Also, consider implementing prepared statements for database interactions. You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and keep your system secure. 🛡️

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
0.00909 · 59.6th percentile
Published
2022-11-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 00:00Z
    MKCMS V6.2 has SQL injection via the /ucenter/active.php verify parameter
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