CVE-2021-42945

A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in ZZCMS 2021 via the askbigclassid parameter in /admin/ask.php

published December 15, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ Watch out for the askbigclassid parameter! A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability in ZZCMS 2021 could potentially let attackers access your database like a thief sneaking into a storage room full of valuable documents. ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to order any dish just by saying its name โ€” but forgets to check if the dish actually exists! An attacker can craft a request that tricks the server into revealing sensitive data or executing harmful commands. While the severity is currently classified as UNKNOWN, SQL injection vulnerabilities can be absolutely devastating. An attacker could manipulate the database, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information, data corruption, or even complete system compromise if they exploit this flaw effectively.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to order any dish just by saying its name โ€” but forgets to check if the dish actually exists! An attacker can craft a request that tricks the server into revealing sensitive data or executing harmful commands. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the askbigclassid parameter in /admin/ask.php, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries that the server will execute, thus bypassing security measures.

What to do

While the severity is currently classified as UNKNOWN, SQL injection vulnerabilities can be absolutely devastating. An attacker could manipulate the database, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information, data corruption, or even complete system compromise if they exploit this flaw effectively. To protect your system, immediately review the affected ZZCMS application for any instances of the askbigclassid parameter. Implement input validation and parameterized queries to mitigate SQL injection risks. Also, consider upgrading to the latest version of ZZCMS, if available, to fix this issue. You've got this! With a few simple steps, you can lock this down and keep your data safe. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00996 ยท 62.3th percentile
Published
2021-12-15T06:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 DEC 06:27Z
    A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in ZZCMS 2021 via the askbigclassid parameter in /admin/ask.php
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