CVE-2020-24600

Shilpi CAPExWeb 1.1 allows SQL injection via a servlet/capexweb.cap_sendMail GET request

Critical · published December 26, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single GET request can unleash SQL injection mayhem in Shilpi CAPExWeb 1.1! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky delivery service that opens all packages without checking the contents—only this time, it’s your database that’s at risk! Every unguarded request allows attackers to slip in malicious code, just like a not-so-cautious courier accepting anything without verifying. With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially gain complete control over your database, allowing them to read sensitive information, modify data, or even delete crucial records. The implications are absolutely devastating for any organization, as it could lead to data breaches or loss of critical functionality.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky delivery service that opens all packages without checking the contents—only this time, it’s your database that’s at risk! Every unguarded request allows attackers to slip in malicious code, just like a not-so-cautious courier accepting anything without verifying. This SQL injection vulnerability in Shilpi CAPExWeb allows attackers to manipulate the 'cap_sendMail' GET request, injecting harmful SQL code into the database queries.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially gain complete control over your database, allowing them to read sensitive information, modify data, or even delete crucial records. The implications are absolutely devastating for any organization, as it could lead to data breaches or loss of critical functionality. Immediate action is required: patch to version 1.2 or above, validate and sanitize all user inputs, and conduct a thorough audit of all database interactions to ensure no other vulnerabilities exist. You’ve got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and become a security hero! 🛡️

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
0.00859 · 58.1th percentile
Published
2022-12-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 DEC 00:00Z
    Shilpi CAPExWeb 1.1 allows SQL injection via a servlet/capexweb.cap_sendMail GET request
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