CVE-2023-29809

SQL injection vulnerability found in Maximilian Vogt companymaps (cmaps) v.8.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script in the…

Critical · published May 12, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
11%
Percentile
95.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted script is all it takes to turn the tables on your database! This SQL injection vulnerability in companymaps v.8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to potentially catastrophic outcomes. 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky waiter who takes your order and, instead of serving your meal, starts swapping ingredients behind the scenes. With the right script, an attacker can hijack the database’s actions, manipulating data or even taking control all because they slipped in a malicious request. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could not only manipulate data but gain full control over the application's actions, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and a complete system compromise. This vulnerability could put your entire operation at serious risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky waiter who takes your order and, instead of serving your meal, starts swapping ingredients behind the scenes. With the right script, an attacker can hijack the database’s actions, manipulating data or even taking control all because they slipped in a malicious request. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit SQL injection flaws in companymaps v.8.0 by inserting malicious scripts into requests, leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could not only manipulate data but gain full control over the application's actions, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and a complete system compromise. This vulnerability could put your entire operation at serious risk. Immediate action is crucial: upgrade to the patched version that addresses this vulnerability as soon as possible. Review your application’s input validation and ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized. Implement a web application firewall (WAF) as an additional layer of protection. You've got this! Act quickly, and you'll lock down your system 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
0.10514 · 95.8th percentile
Published
2023-05-12T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAY 00:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability found in Maximilian Vogt companymaps (cmaps) v.8.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script in the…
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