CVE-2021-26634CWE-288CWE-434CWE-89

Maxboard multiple vulnerabilities

Critical · published June 1, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A staggering SQL injection vulnerability lurks in Maxboard, allowing attackers to potentially seize control of your server — all through careless input validation! This flaw is like a restaurant that accepts any order without checking for allergies — a recipe for disaster! If a malicious chef sneaks in a dangerous ingredient, it could lead to all sorts of chaos in your kitchen (or server). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or gain elevated privileges, effectively allowing them to steal server management rights through a web shell. The consequences could be absolutely devastating — unauthorized access, data breaches, and complete control over your system could all be on the table!

Put simply

This flaw is like a restaurant that accepts any order without checking for allergies — a recipe for disaster! If a malicious chef sneaks in a dangerous ingredient, it could lead to all sorts of chaos in your kitchen (or server). CVE-2021-26634 exposes Maxboard to SQL injection and file upload attacks due to insufficient validation of input values in certain parameters. This lack of validation may lead to critical security issues, including privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or gain elevated privileges, effectively allowing them to steal server management rights through a web shell. The consequences could be absolutely devastating — unauthorized access, data breaches, and complete control over your system could all be on the table! Immediately patch Maxboard to the latest version to address this vulnerability. Implement robust input validation to safeguard against SQL injection, and regularly audit your application for security best practices. Don't wait — your defenses must be up! You've got this! With these steps, you can patch the hole and secure your system in no time. 🛡️

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
0.01373 · 71.8th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel; CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type; CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2022-06-01T14:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 JUN 14:59Z
    Maxboard multiple vulnerabilities
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