CVE-2022-40114

Online Banking System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the cust_id parameter at /net-banking/edit_customer.php

Critical · published September 23, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky SQL injection lurks in Online Banking System v1.0, hiding behind the cust_id parameter! Think of it like a chef who trusts any recipe card handed to them without checking for allergies — if a malicious card slips in, it could ruin the whole dish. Here, an attacker could insert harmful SQL commands that the database runs without question. With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain access to sensitive customer data, modify transactions, or even erase records entirely. It’s like giving a burglar the keys to the bank vault, with the potential for absolutely devastating consequences!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who trusts any recipe card handed to them without checking for allergies — if a malicious card slips in, it could ruin the whole dish. Here, an attacker could insert harmful SQL commands that the database runs without question. This SQL injection vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate queries by exploiting the cust_id parameter in the edit_customer.php page, enabling unauthorized data access or modification.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain access to sensitive customer data, modify transactions, or even erase records entirely. It’s like giving a burglar the keys to the bank vault, with the potential for absolutely devastating consequences! Immediately patch to the latest version of the Online Banking System. Additionally, implement input validation and use prepared statements to safeguard against SQL injection attacks. Don't let your defenses down! You’ve got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems. 🛡️

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
0.01023 · 63.2th percentile
Published
2022-09-23T21:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 SEP 21:16Z
    Online Banking System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the cust_id parameter at /net-banking/edit_customer.php
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