CVE-2022-3241

Build App Online < 1.0.19 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection

Critical · published January 2, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single unauthenticated AJAX call can unleash chaos! The Build App Online WordPress plugin before version 1.0.19 has a SQL injection vulnerability that could let attackers run wild. 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant where anyone can walk in and directly change the menu items without anyone checking their credentials — total recipe disaster! An attacker could manipulate SQL queries to steal sensitive data, alter content, or even wipe your entire database. This is not just a small hiccup; it’s like letting someone take the driver's seat in a runaway car!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where anyone can walk in and directly change the menu items without anyone checking their credentials — total recipe disaster! This SQL injection vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to send specially crafted parameters that the application uses in SQL statements without proper sanitization, leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

What to do

An attacker could manipulate SQL queries to steal sensitive data, alter content, or even wipe your entire database. This is not just a small hiccup; it’s like letting someone take the driver's seat in a runaway car! Update the Build App Online plugin to version 1.0.19 immediately to close this critical vulnerability. Ensure you review and sanitize all user inputs, especially those that interact with your database. Regular audits of plugins can help catch these issues earlier! You've got this! Patch up and protect your site like the security hero you are! 🛡️

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
0.01048 · 63.9th percentile
Published
2023-01-02T21:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JAN 21:49Z
    Build App Online < 1.0.19 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
    cvelistv5