CVE-2021-42185

wdja v2.1 is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability in the foreground search function

published May 4, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection sits in wdja v2.1’s search function! Just a simple search could expose your database to attackers. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant taking your order without verifying your identity. If someone just slips in a fake request, they could get served data they're not supposed to see! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leaking sensitive data or altering database records. Imagine the chaos if someone could change your order to everything on the menu without authorization!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant taking your order without verifying your identity. If someone just slips in a fake request, they could get served data they're not supposed to see! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries through the search function, bypassing normal data access controls.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leaking sensitive data or altering database records. Imagine the chaos if someone could change your order to everything on the menu without authorization! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure you sanitize input to the search function and implement prepared statements. It's also wise to upgrade to the latest version of wdja if available, and conduct regular security audits. 🛡️ You've got this! Fixing this issue can protect your data and strengthen your defenses. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01086 · 65.0th percentile
Published
2022-05-04T11:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 MAY 11:06Z
    wdja v2.1 is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability in the foreground search function
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