CVE-2023-29598

lmxcms v1.4.1 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the setbook parameter at index.php

Critical · published April 13, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky SQL injection hides in lmxcms v1.4.1, just waiting for the setbook parameter to be exploited! Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen staff never checks the orders—they'll whip up anything a waiter brings in, no questions asked! If the order is wrong, it could mean serving spoiled food to customers, and those orders are just like SQL commands that could wreak havoc on your database. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially accessing sensitive data or even altering it! This could lead to a total system compromise, putting user data and trust in jeopardy. It's absolutely devastating for any application that relies on lmxcms.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen staff never checks the orders—they'll whip up anything a waiter brings in, no questions asked! If the order is wrong, it could mean serving spoiled food to customers, and those orders are just like SQL commands that could wreak havoc on your database. This SQL injection vulnerability occurs via the setbook parameter in index.php, allowing attackers to manipulate SQL queries directly, bypassing any intended data integrity and security checks.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially accessing sensitive data or even altering it! This could lead to a total system compromise, putting user data and trust in jeopardy. It's absolutely devastating for any application that relies on lmxcms. Immediate action is essential: patch lmxcms to version 1.4.2 or higher, which resolves this issue. Additionally, sanitize all user inputs and use prepared statements to thwart future injections. Ensure your security measures are top-notch! You've got this! With these steps, you’ll fortify your defenses 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
0.00656 · 50.8th percentile
Published
2023-04-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 APR 00:00Z
    lmxcms v1.4.1 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the setbook parameter at index.php
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