CVE-2021-40850CWE-89

TCMAN GIM SQL injection vulnerability

Critical · published December 17, 2021

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A SQL injection vulnerability in TCMAN GIM's web service methods is like leaving the front door wide open—anyone could walk in and take a look around! Think of it as a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking the menu. If a customer says they want something completely random, the chef makes it without question, and that could lead to disaster! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data, altering or deleting records, and even gaining full control over the database. The implications could be absolutely devastating for data integrity and privacy!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking the menu. If a customer says they want something completely random, the chef makes it without question, and that could lead to disaster! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code through certain web service methods in /PC/WebService.asmx, bypassing security mechanisms and compromising the database. It's a critical flaw that requires immediate attention!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data, altering or deleting records, and even gaining full control over the database. The implications could be absolutely devastating for data integrity and privacy! To protect your system, urgently patch TCMAN GIM to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Review all database queries and implement input sanitization to block any malicious input. Don't forget to conduct regular security audits to catch similar issues early! You've got this! Act now, and you'll be one step closer to being a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00967 · 61.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2021-12-17T16:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 DEC 16:10Z
    TCMAN GIM SQL injection vulnerability
    cvelistv5