CVE-2021-30177

There is a SQL Injection vulnerability in PHP-Nuke 8.3.3 in the User Registration section, leading to remote code execution

published April 7, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tiny oversight in PHP-Nuke 8.3.3 could open the door to a world of trouble. With no validation on state input, an attacker could sneak in some malicious SQL, leading to remote code execution! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that takes any order without checking if it's on the menu. A diner could slip in a crazy concoction, and the kitchen might just whip it up, causing chaos! This SQL Injection vulnerability could allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a complete system takeover. It's like giving away the keys to your entire operation without a second thought!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes any order without checking if it's on the menu. A diner could slip in a crazy concoction, and the kitchen might just whip it up, causing chaos! This vulnerability arises from a lack of validation for the U.S. state input and the OrderBy field, allowing attackers to inject harmful SQL commands into the user registration process of PHP-Nuke 8.3.3.

What to do

This SQL Injection vulnerability could allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a complete system takeover. It's like giving away the keys to your entire operation without a second thought! To secure your system, immediately patch PHP-Nuke to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Implement input validation on all fields, ensuring that only expected values are accepted. Regularly audit your code for other potential weaknesses. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be reinforcing your defenses and ensuring a safer environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02363 · 83.7th percentile
Published
2021-04-07T10:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 APR 10:48Z
    There is a SQL Injection vulnerability in PHP-Nuke 8.3.3 in the User Registration section, leading to remote code execution
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