CVE-2022-40120

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

Critical · published September 23, 2022

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

🔥 A crafty query can expose sensitive data! The SQL injection vulnerability in Online Banking System v1.0 allows attackers to manipulate the search_term parameter with devastating ease. This vulnerability is like a sneaky pickpocket who knows just where to reach in a crowded subway—the attacker can dig through sensitive transaction records without anyone noticing until it's too late. An attacker could potentially access, modify, or even delete sensitive customer transaction data, putting all of your users at risk and completely undermining the trust in your banking system! This could lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and a plunge in your bank's reputation—an absolute nightmare scenario!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a sneaky pickpocket who knows just where to reach in a crowded subway—the attacker can dig through sensitive transaction records without anyone noticing until it's too late. This SQL injection vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL queries via the search_term parameter in the customer_transactions.php page, leading to unauthorized access to the database.

What to do

An attacker could potentially access, modify, or even delete sensitive customer transaction data, putting all of your users at risk and completely undermining the trust in your banking system! This could lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and a plunge in your bank's reputation—an absolute nightmare scenario! Immediately patch to the latest version of the Online Banking System. Additionally, implement input validation and prepared statements to secure your SQL queries against injection attacks. Regularly audit your codebase for similar vulnerabilities! You've got this! With prompt action, you can secure your system and keep your users safe! 🛡️

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 search_term parameter at /net-banking/customer_transactions.php
    cvelistv5