CVE-2020-25006

Heybbs v1.2 has a SQL injection vulnerability in login.php file via the username parameter which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code

published September 3, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in Heybbs v1.2's login.php file! An attacker could exploit this through the username parameter to unleash arbitrary code. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can rewrite their order directly in the kitchen. Instead of just getting what they wanted, they might swap out ingredients for something much more dangerous! This vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on your server, compromising sensitive data or even taking complete control. It's like giving an untrusted guest the ability to run the kitchen โ€” you never know what they'll cook up!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can rewrite their order directly in the kitchen. Instead of just getting what they wanted, they might swap out ingredients for something much more dangerous! The SQL injection vulnerability in Heybbs v1.2 occurs in the login.php file, where an attacker can manipulate the username parameter to run harmful SQL commands, allowing for unauthorized code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on your server, compromising sensitive data or even taking complete control. It's like giving an untrusted guest the ability to run the kitchen โ€” you never know what they'll cook up! To mitigate this risk, immediately patch to the latest version of Heybbs. Additionally, sanitize all user inputs to prevent SQL injection and consider implementing prepared statements for database queries. Regularly review your code for similar vulnerabilities! You've got this! By taking these steps, you're one step closer to fortifying your application. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02255 ยท 82.8th percentile
Published
2020-09-03T21:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 SEP 21:07Z
    Heybbs v1.2 has a SQL injection vulnerability in login.php file via the username parameter which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code
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