CVE-2020-23685

SQL Injection vulnerability in 188Jianzhan v2.1.0, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain escalated privileges, via the username parameter to…

published November 2, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tiny oversight in the username parameter opens the door wide for SQL injection in 188Jianzhan v2.1.0! This is like giving a guest a key to the front porch, only for them to find a way into your entire house! 🏠🔓 Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where a customer orders from the menu but cleverly includes a hidden request for the chef to whip up a special dish. If the restaurant doesn't double-check the order, they might serve the wrong, potentially harmful meal! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary SQL commands, gaining escalated privileges and potentially accessing sensitive data or taking control of the application entirely. This means they could read, modify, or even delete any data they desire, which could lead to devastating impact on user trust and system integrity! 💥

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where a customer orders from the menu but cleverly includes a hidden request for the chef to whip up a special dish. If the restaurant doesn't double-check the order, they might serve the wrong, potentially harmful meal! 🍽️ This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the username parameter in the login.php file, resulting in unauthorized access and control over the database. If the input isn't properly sanitized, it opens the floodgates for malicious SQL commands!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary SQL commands, gaining escalated privileges and potentially accessing sensitive data or taking control of the application entirely. This means they could read, modify, or even delete any data they desire, which could lead to devastating impact on user trust and system integrity! 💥 To remediate this vulnerability, update to the latest version of 188Jianzhan that addresses this issue. Implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to ensure user input is properly handled and validate all input on the server side. 🛠️ You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be turning this vulnerability into a thing of the past in no time! 🦸‍♂️✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01622 · 75.9th percentile
Published
2021-11-02T17:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 NOV 17:45Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability in 188Jianzhan v2.1.0, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain escalated privileges, via the username parameter to…
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