CVE-2021-37497

SQL injection vulnerability in route of PbootCMS 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary SQL commands via crafted GET request

Critical · published February 3, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 You might want to pull the plug on PbootCMS 3.0.5 right now—this SQL injection vulnerability lets attackers run wild with crafted GET requests! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can change the order in the kitchen just by shouting a fake dish name. If the chef doesn't verify the request, they might serve up something totally unexpected! An attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, meaning they could read, modify, or even delete your database data. This could lead to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even a complete takeover of your site!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can change the order in the kitchen just by shouting a fake dish name. If the chef doesn't verify the request, they might serve up something totally unexpected! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit the application's route by injecting malicious SQL through specially crafted GET requests, bypassing intended security measures.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, meaning they could read, modify, or even delete your database data. This could lead to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even a complete takeover of your site! Immediate remediation requires patching PbootCMS to the latest version to close this gap. Additionally, audit your application for any other potential injection flaws and implement input validation to prevent future attacks. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be stepping up as a security hero! 🛡️

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
0.01247 · 69.1th percentile
Published
2023-02-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 FEB 00:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability in route of PbootCMS 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary SQL commands via crafted GET request
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