CVE-2021-36503

SQL injection vulnerability in native-php-cms 1.0 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter to /list.php file

Critical · published February 3, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A cleverly crafted `cat` parameter is all it takes for an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in native-php-cms 1.0 — a recipe for disaster! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef prepares every dish based solely on a poorly-written order slip. If a mischievous diner slips in a request for something outrageous, the chef just might serve it without a second thought! An attacker can use this SQL injection flaw to truly wreak havoc: they could retrieve sensitive user data, delete critical information, or even modify entire databases! This kind of unchecked power could lead to absolute chaos and data loss for your application.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef prepares every dish based solely on a poorly-written order slip. If a mischievous diner slips in a request for something outrageous, the chef just might serve it without a second thought! This SQL injection vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the `cat` parameter in the `/list.php` file, leading to unauthorized access and control over the database.

What to do

An attacker can use this SQL injection flaw to truly wreak havoc: they could retrieve sensitive user data, delete critical information, or even modify entire databases! This kind of unchecked power could lead to absolute chaos and data loss for your application. To mitigate this risk, immediately patch native-php-cms to version 1.1 or higher. Additionally, consider implementing prepared statements to sanitize inputs and guard against SQL injections in the future. You've got this! Take these steps now, and you'll secure your application like a pro! 🛡️

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
0.00855 · 57.9th percentile
Published
2023-02-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 FEB 00:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in native-php-cms 1.0 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter to /list.php file
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