CVE-2021-36484

SQL injection vulnerability in JIZHICMS 1.9.5 allows attackers to run arbitrary SQL commands via add or edit article page

Critical · published February 3, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty SQL injection in JIZHICMS 1.9.5 lets attackers slip in arbitrary commands via the add or edit article page—think of it as sneaking a message into a locked vault! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where the server accepts any special request without checking it against the kitchen's rules. That’s what this vulnerability allows: an attacker can send any SQL command without proper validation, potentially ruining the whole menu! With this vulnerability, attackers could execute disastrous SQL commands, leading to unauthorized data access, manipulation, or even deletion of critical content. It's an open door for chaos, allowing an attacker to turn your content management system into a playground for malicious activity!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the server accepts any special request without checking it against the kitchen's rules. That’s what this vulnerability allows: an attacker can send any SQL command without proper validation, potentially ruining the whole menu! This SQL injection flaw enables attackers to inject and execute arbitrary SQL commands through the article management interface, exposing the database to unauthorized queries.

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers could execute disastrous SQL commands, leading to unauthorized data access, manipulation, or even deletion of critical content. It's an open door for chaos, allowing an attacker to turn your content management system into a playground for malicious activity! To protect your system, immediately update JIZHICMS to the latest version. Additionally, ensure that all input fields are properly sanitized and implement prepared statements to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll lock down your system and keep those SQL injection threats at bay! 🛡️

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
0.00850 · 57.7th percentile
Published
2023-02-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 FEB 00:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in JIZHICMS 1.9.5 allows attackers to run arbitrary SQL commands via add or edit article page
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