CVE-2022-44298

SiteServer CMS 7.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical · published January 27, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single misstep in SiteServer CMS 7.1.3 opens the doors wide for SQL Injection—an attacker could rewrite the database as easily as scribbling on a blank check! 🔥 Think of SQL Injection like a sneaky courier who slips a forged note into the order system at a restaurant, changing your meal to something far from what you wanted—like replacing a gourmet dish with a side of trouble! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete control over the affected server. The fallout can be absolutely devastating, exposing sensitive user information and creating a nightmare for your security team!

Put simply

Think of SQL Injection like a sneaky courier who slips a forged note into the order system at a restaurant, changing your meal to something far from what you wanted—like replacing a gourmet dish with a side of trouble! CVE-2022-44298 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in SiteServer CMS 7.1.3, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL code due to insufficient input validation. This flaw occurs when the application processes user inputs unsafely, creating an opportunity for malicious queries to be run against the database.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete control over the affected server. The fallout can be absolutely devastating, exposing sensitive user information and creating a nightmare for your security team! Immediately patch to SiteServer CMS version 7.1.4 or later to close this vulnerability. Ensure you implement input validation and prepared statements to prevent SQL injection in the future. You've got this! Just follow these steps and your SiteServer CMS will be secure 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
0.00741 · 54.1th percentile
Published
2023-01-27T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JAN 00:00Z
    SiteServer CMS 7.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
    cvelistv5