CVE-2023-30246

SQL injection vulnerability found in Judging Management System v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the contestant_id parameter

Critical · published May 12, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A dangerously simple SQL injection is lurking in the Judging Management System, ready to let attackers execute arbitrary code through the contestant_id parameter! ⚠️ Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can slip a secret note into their order — the kitchen might whip up a dish no one actually ordered, potentially poisoning the whole meal. This flaw grants attackers the ability to craft malicious code and execute it on the server without ever being challenged! If that code is executed, an attacker could take control of the entire system, leading to devastating outcomes like data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise. It's absolutely critical to act now — the ramifications could be catastrophic, affecting both your data and your users!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can slip a secret note into their order — the kitchen might whip up a dish no one actually ordered, potentially poisoning the whole meal. This flaw grants attackers the ability to craft malicious code and execute it on the server without ever being challenged! This SQL injection vulnerability in Judging Management System v.1.0 allows remote attackers to manipulate the contestant_id parameter, executing arbitrary code on the server due to insufficient input validation.

What to do

If that code is executed, an attacker could take control of the entire system, leading to devastating outcomes like data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise. It's absolutely critical to act now — the ramifications could be catastrophic, affecting both your data and your users! To protect yourself, patch to version 1.0.1 immediately and implement parameterized queries to safeguard against SQL injections. Regularly audit your code for similar vulnerabilities as well to maintain security hygiene! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and restore security! 🛡️

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
0.01311 · 70.4th percentile
Published
2023-05-12T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAY 00:00Z
    SQL injection vulnerability found in Judging Management System v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the contestant_id parameter
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