CVE-2020-23966

SQL Injection vulnerability in victor cms 1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the post parameter to /post.php in a crafted GET request

Critical · published May 8, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An SQL injection in Victor CMS 1.0 lets attackers run arbitrary commands—like inviting themselves for dinner without a reservation! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes orders but never checks the menu—any dish could be served without question! This injection flaw allows attackers to craft a GET request and sneak in their own commands through the post parameter in /post.php. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command they choose, potentially compromising your entire system! They could access sensitive data, modify content, or even take complete control of the server. This isn't just a dinner crashing—it's a full-blown security disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter takes orders but never checks the menu—any dish could be served without question! This injection flaw allows attackers to craft a GET request and sneak in their own commands through the post parameter in /post.php. This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the database via crafted GET requests, executing arbitrary commands through the vulnerable post parameter in /post.php.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command they choose, potentially compromising your entire system! They could access sensitive data, modify content, or even take complete control of the server. This isn't just a dinner crashing—it's a full-blown security disaster! Immediately patch to the latest version of Victor CMS—make sure you're not running 1.0 anymore! Review your code for proper input validation and parameterized queries to safeguard against future SQL injections. Regularly audit your web applications for vulnerabilities like this one. You've got this! With these steps, you'll turn this vulnerability into a distant memory. 🛡️

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
0.00840 · 57.4th percentile
Published
2023-05-08T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 MAY 00:00Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability in victor cms 1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the post parameter to /post.php in a crafted GET request
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