CVE-2021-42325

Froxlor through 0.10.29.1 allows SQL injection in Database/Manager/DbManagerMySQL.php via a custom DB name

published October 12, 2021

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty SQL injection vulnerability lies nestled in Froxlor! By providing a custom DB name, an attacker could exploit flawed queries and bend the database to their will. πŸ” Think of it like a restaurant where guests can write their own menu items. If you let anyone scribble requests, they might sneak in some truly bizarre or even harmful dishes – just like how this SQL injection lets attackers manipulate database commands without checks. With this vulnerability in play, an attacker could potentially access, modify, or even delete sensitive data in the database. This could lead to significant data breaches or data manipulation that puts the integrity of your system at risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where guests can write their own menu items. If you let anyone scribble requests, they might sneak in some truly bizarre or even harmful dishes – just like how this SQL injection lets attackers manipulate database commands without checks. This SQL injection vulnerability in Froxlor allows attackers to exploit the Database/Manager/DbManagerMySQL.php by injecting malicious SQL code through a custom database name, bypassing normal security checks.

What to do

With this vulnerability in play, an attacker could potentially access, modify, or even delete sensitive data in the database. This could lead to significant data breaches or data manipulation that puts the integrity of your system at risk. To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure you update Froxlor to version 0.10.29.2 or later. Additionally, thoroughly validate and sanitize any input related to database names to prevent injection attacks. You've got this! With the right steps, you can safeguard your system and maintain your security hero status! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11812 Β· 96.1th percentile
Published
2021-10-12T19:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 OCT 19:01Z
    Froxlor through 0.10.29.1 allows SQL injection in Database/Manager/DbManagerMySQL.php via a custom DB name
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