CVE-2022-1887

The search term could have been specified externally to trigger SQL injection

Critical · published December 22, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability in Firefox for iOS could let attackers manipulate search queries like a puppeteer pulling strings! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where customers can whisper their orders directly to the chef, bypassing the waiter. If a mischievous diner knows how to phrase their request, they could end up changing the entire menu without anyone noticing! An attacker could potentially execute malicious SQL commands, gaining access to sensitive data, altering content, or even deleting records. This could result in a devastating breach of user privacy and data integrity, and with the severity at a staggering 9.8, the potential for damage is massive!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where customers can whisper their orders directly to the chef, bypassing the waiter. If a mischievous diner knows how to phrase their request, they could end up changing the entire menu without anyone noticing! This vulnerability allows external manipulation of search terms to trigger SQL injection, impacting Firefox for iOS versions prior to 101. The flaw allows unintended commands to be executed, exploiting the way the application handles input.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute malicious SQL commands, gaining access to sensitive data, altering content, or even deleting records. This could result in a devastating breach of user privacy and data integrity, and with the severity at a staggering 9.8, the potential for damage is massive! Immediately update Firefox for iOS to version 101 or later to close this vulnerability. Regularly review your application’s input handling to ensure robust protection against SQL injection attacks. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your apps secure! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00619 · 49.0th percentile
Published
2022-12-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 DEC 00:00Z
    The search term could have been specified externally to trigger SQL injection
    cvelistv5