CVE-2022-0495CWE-89

SQL Injection in KOHA

Critical · published September 21, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.4
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in KOHA lets attackers slip in like a cat burglar in an empty gallery! 🔥 Think of it like a library where anyone can walk in and change the books without anyone checking their ID — chaos could ensue! This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate database queries, potentially revealing sensitive information or even deleting essential data. Imagine the havoc if someone decided to erase the entire collection or leak patron records — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a library where anyone can walk in and change the books without anyone checking their ID — chaos could ensue! The vulnerability occurs in KOHA before version 19.05.03, allowing SQL injection attacks due to insufficient input validation, which can be exploited without any authentication required.

What to do

This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate database queries, potentially revealing sensitive information or even deleting essential data. Imagine the havoc if someone decided to erase the entire collection or leak patron records — absolutely devastating! Quickly update to KOHA version 19.05.03.01 to patch this vulnerability and consider implementing additional input validation measures to safeguard against similar attacks in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you'll boost your security and protect the library's treasures! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00767 · 55.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2022-09-21T08:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 SEP 08:45Z
    SQL Injection in KOHA
    cvelistv5