CVE-2021-45014

There is an upload sql injection vulnerability in the background of taocms 3.0.2 in parameter id:action=cms&ctrl=update&id=26

published December 14, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unsuspecting upload could lead to SQL injection magic! With a tiny tweak in the parameter, this vulnerability in TaoCMS 3.0.2 allows a crafty attacker to interact with the database in ways they shouldn't. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can slip a special note to the chef not just for their meal, but to change the entire menu. If the chef isn’t careful, they might whip up something entirely unexpected! An attacker could potentially manipulate the database to extract sensitive information or even alter its contents, which could result in data breaches or unwanted changes to critical data. This could lead to a chaotic situation where the integrity of your website is compromised!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can slip a special note to the chef not just for their meal, but to change the entire menu. If the chef isn’t careful, they might whip up something entirely unexpected! This SQL injection vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation for the 'id' parameter in the update action of TaoCMS, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate the database to extract sensitive information or even alter its contents, which could result in data breaches or unwanted changes to critical data. This could lead to a chaotic situation where the integrity of your website is compromised! It's essential to patch the system by updating to a more secure version of TaoCMS. Additionally, validate and sanitize all inputs to prevent SQL injection, ensuring that your database interactions are safe and sound. You’ve got this! Follow these steps and you’ll keep your application secure and running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01116 · 65.8th percentile
Published
2021-12-14T13:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 DEC 13:32Z
    There is an upload sql injection vulnerability in the background of taocms 3.0.2 in parameter id:action=cms&ctrl=update&id=26
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