CVE-2022-28111

MyBatis PageHelper v1.x.x-v3.7.0 v4.0.0-v5.0.0,v5.1.0-v5.3.0 was discovered to contain a time-blind SQL injection vulnerability via the orderBy parameter

published May 4, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A time-blind SQL injection lurking in MyBatis PageHelper versions 1.x.x to 5.3.0! This sneaky flaw lets attackers manipulate SQL queries just by tweaking the orderBy parameter. 🔍 Think of it as a restaurant where the chef prepares dishes according to a secret recipe book, but a sneaky diner learns to order just right to get the best meals—without anyone noticing! If exploited, an attacker could craft special requests that might reveal sensitive data or alter the behavior of your database queries without being detected. This could lead to data leaks or unintended manipulations hiding in plain sight!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef prepares dishes according to a secret recipe book, but a sneaky diner learns to order just right to get the best meals—without anyone noticing! The vulnerability stems from a time-blind SQL injection in the orderBy parameter, which allows attackers to influence query execution timing, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database without any obvious signs of tampering.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could craft special requests that might reveal sensitive data or alter the behavior of your database queries without being detected. This could lead to data leaks or unintended manipulations hiding in plain sight! Upgrade MyBatis PageHelper to the latest version beyond 5.3.0 to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your SQL query handling practices to ensure proper validation of input parameters. Regularly audit your database interactions! You've got this! With a quick update and some vigilant practices, you can keep your data secure and your applications running smoothly! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01731 · 77.4th percentile
Published
2022-05-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 MAY 00:00Z
    MyBatis PageHelper v1.x.x-v3.7.0 v4.0.0-v5.0.0,v5.1.0-v5.3.0 was discovered to contain a time-blind SQL injection vulnerability via the orderBy parameter
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