CVE-2022-43256

SeaCms before v12.6 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the component /js/player/dmplayer/dmku/index.php

Critical · published November 16, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A malicious query is all it takes to exploit this SQL injection flaw lurking in SeaCms versions before 12.6! 🔥 Think of it as a sneaky chef who can manipulate the ingredients list without anyone noticing — if they know the secret recipe, they can turn a delightful dish into a disaster! An attacker could gain complete control over the database, allowing them to read, modify, or even delete sensitive information. This could lead to devastating data breaches, loss of user trust, and even legal ramifications for the affected site. The consequences of this SQL injection could be absolutely catastrophic!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky chef who can manipulate the ingredients list without anyone noticing — if they know the secret recipe, they can turn a delightful dish into a disaster! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries into the application via the '/js/player/dmplayer/dmku/index.php' endpoint, leading to unauthorized access to the database and potential data leakage.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete control over the database, allowing them to read, modify, or even delete sensitive information. This could lead to devastating data breaches, loss of user trust, and even legal ramifications for the affected site. The consequences of this SQL injection could be absolutely catastrophic! Update SeaCms to version 12.6 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing prepared statements and input validation to safeguard against future SQL injection attacks. Regularly audit your queries for best practices in security! You've got this! With these steps, you'll secure your application and become a true security hero! 🦸

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
0.00909 · 59.6th percentile
Published
2022-11-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 00:00Z
    SeaCms before v12.6 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the component /js/player/dmplayer/dmku/index.php
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