CVE-2022-37204

Final CMS 5.1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical · published September 20, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 SQL Injection alert in Final CMS 5.1.0! Just one unguarded input can let attackers twist the database to their whim, like a chef accepting any recipe without checking the ingredients! 🔥 Picture this: a restaurant chef who prepares meals based on any recipe handed to them without checking if it’s safe. That’s what this SQL injection vulnerability does — it blindly trusts any input, letting an attacker mix up the database's contents! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify database entries, or even delete critical information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leaving your site vulnerable to data breaches and manipulation.

Put simply

Picture this: a restaurant chef who prepares meals based on any recipe handed to them without checking if it’s safe. That’s what this SQL injection vulnerability does — it blindly trusts any input, letting an attacker mix up the database's contents! This SQL injection flaw allows attackers to inject malicious queries into the database through unvalidated input, bypassing security measures designed to protect your data.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify database entries, or even delete critical information. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leaving your site vulnerable to data breaches and manipulation. Update Final CMS to version 5.1.1 or later to fix this vulnerability immediately. Additionally, ensure that user inputs are properly sanitized and validated to prevent such injections in the future. Regular security audits will help safeguard your application. You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll be reinforcing your defenses in no time! 🛡️

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
0.01470 · 73.5th percentile
Published
2022-09-20T16:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 SEP 16:58Z
    Final CMS 5.1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
    cvelistv5