CVE-2021-38727

FUEL CMS 1.5.0 allows SQL Injection via parameter 'col' in /fuel/index.php/fuel/logs/items

published September 9, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A single vulnerable parameter could lead to SQL Injection in FUEL CMS 1.5.0! This flaw lets attackers manipulate queries like a cheat code in a game! ๐ŸŽฎ Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who takes your order without checking the menu โ€” they might just write down anything you say, leading to some surprising results in the kitchen! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to access or manipulate sensitive database information, like a sneaky spy slipping into the back office and rummaging through confidential files. The implications could be serious, depending on what data is exposed!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who takes your order without checking the menu โ€” they might just write down anything you say, leading to some surprising results in the kitchen! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This SQL Injection vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation on the 'col' parameter in FUEL CMS's log items feature. An attacker could craft a malicious input that alters the intended SQL query, compromising the application's database integrity.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to access or manipulate sensitive database information, like a sneaky spy slipping into the back office and rummaging through confidential files. The implications could be serious, depending on what data is exposed! To mitigate this, upgrade FUEL CMS to the latest version that fixes this issue, which may be beyond 1.5.0. Also, implementing prepared statements and proper input validation can further secure your application. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be a security hero in no time! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01608 ยท 75.7th percentile
Published
2021-09-09T15:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 SEP 15:14Z
    FUEL CMS 1.5.0 allows SQL Injection via parameter 'col' in /fuel/index.php/fuel/logs/items
    cvelistv5