CVE-2023-23757CWE-89

Extension - bestaddon.com - SQLi in BA Gallery component for Joomla <= 1.2.0

published August 7, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ It looks like a sneaky SQL injection vulnerability has slipped in, allowing attackers to meddle with your database without breaking a sweat! Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can change their order at the last minute without the kitchen noticing — only instead of a meal, the attacker is manipulating data in your database! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to alter, delete, or even steal your sensitive data. That's like someone sneaking into the back of the restaurant and rewriting the order sheet — potentially wreaking havoc on your whole operation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can change their order at the last minute without the kitchen noticing — only instead of a meal, the attacker is manipulating data in your database! This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing malicious inputs to execute unintended SQL code. Essentially, it lets an attacker craft inputs that directly interact with the database's logic.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to alter, delete, or even steal your sensitive data. That's like someone sneaking into the back of the restaurant and rewriting the order sheet — potentially wreaking havoc on your whole operation! To safeguard against this, sanitize all inputs by using prepared statements and parameterized queries. Additionally, ensure your web application framework is up to date to implement the latest security practices. Don't forget to audit your database access to ensure proper permissions are in place! You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your database tighter than a chef guarding their secret recipe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00602 · 48.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-08-07T16:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 AUG 16:51Z
    Extension - bestaddon.com - SQLi in BA Gallery component for Joomla <= 1.2.0
    cvelistv5