CVE-2022-40485

Wedding Planner v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at /package_detail.php

Critical · published September 26, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A SQL injection vulnerability in Wedding Planner v1.0 could let an attacker manipulate database queries through the id parameter — it's like slipping a note to the chef with an entirely different order! Imagine you're at a restaurant, and the waiter takes your order but accidentally reads a note that says to serve everyone the chef's special instead of your delicious pasta. This SQL injection flaw allows attackers to change what the server thinks they should see, effectively bending the rules of the menu! If exploited, an attacker could view, modify, or even delete sensitive data in the database, potentially bringing the whole wedding planning operation to a screeching halt. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, as attackers could compromise personal information and gain unauthorized access — a wedding day disaster!

Put simply

Imagine you're at a restaurant, and the waiter takes your order but accidentally reads a note that says to serve everyone the chef's special instead of your delicious pasta. This SQL injection flaw allows attackers to change what the server thinks they should see, effectively bending the rules of the menu! This vulnerability arises from insufficient sanitization of user input in the id parameter on /package_detail.php, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries and manipulate the underlying database.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could view, modify, or even delete sensitive data in the database, potentially bringing the whole wedding planning operation to a screeching halt. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, as attackers could compromise personal information and gain unauthorized access — a wedding day disaster! Patch this vulnerability immediately to the latest version of Wedding Planner; ensure that input validation and prepared statements are implemented in any database queries to protect against SQL injection. It's crucial to conduct a thorough security audit of the application as well! You've got this! Secure your application and keep those wedding plans 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
0.01141 · 66.4th percentile
Published
2022-09-26T13:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 SEP 13:14Z
    Wedding Planner v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at /package_detail.php
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