CVE-2022-31631CWE-74

PDO::quote() may return unquoted string

Critical · published February 12, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A lengthy string can flip the script on your SQLite security! If you're using PHP versions 8.0.* before 8.0.27, 8.1.* before 8.1.15, or 8.2.* before 8.2.2, you may just have an unsuspecting villain in your code! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that misinterprets a long order – too many ingredients get tossed in, and the dish turns into a chaotic mess instead of a delightful meal. Just like diners can be left disappointed, users can be exposed to SQL injection when PDO::quote() misquotes data! An attacker could exploit this oversight by crafting a cleverly lengthy input, potentially gaining unauthorized access to your database. They might be able to manipulate data, extract sensitive information, or even wreak havoc on your system! This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to catastrophic consequences for your application.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that misinterprets a long order – too many ingredients get tossed in, and the dish turns into a chaotic mess instead of a delightful meal. Just like diners can be left disappointed, users can be exposed to SQL injection when PDO::quote() misquotes data! This flaw arises when the PDO::quote() function fails to handle long strings correctly, leading to improper quoting of user-supplied data. As a result, this can open the door for SQL injection vulnerabilities in SQLite databases.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this oversight by crafting a cleverly lengthy input, potentially gaining unauthorized access to your database. They might be able to manipulate data, extract sensitive information, or even wreak havoc on your system! This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to catastrophic consequences for your application. To protect yourself, immediately upgrade your PHP to version 8.0.27 or 8.1.15, or to 8.2.2 or later. Regularly audit your code for proper input sanitization and ensure you're using parameterized queries to further defend against SQL injection attacks. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll bolster your security defenses like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02189 · 82.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-74 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Published
2025-02-12T22:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 FEB 22:10Z
    PDO::quote() may return unquoted string
    cvelistv5