CVE-2023-37777

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Synnefo Internet Management Software (IMS) version 2023 and earlier

Critical · published January 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
36.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability lives in Synnefo's Internet Management Software, and it could give attackers full reign over your database! Think of it like a waiter who can change your restaurant order without checking with the kitchen — they can swap in anything they like, including some unsavory ingredients. This vulnerability allows crafted input to manipulate SQL queries, like an unmonitored waiter rewriting the menu! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive database records with DB administrator privileges. This means they could not only view your sensitive data but also escalate their privileges to execute arbitrary commands on your operating system, potentially leading to a full takeover. Absolutely devastating underestimation of input validation!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who can change your restaurant order without checking with the kitchen — they can swap in anything they like, including some unsavory ingredients. This vulnerability allows crafted input to manipulate SQL queries, like an unmonitored waiter rewriting the menu! This SQL injection vulnerability occurs due to improper input validation in a specific API endpoint parameter, allowing attackers to manipulate SQL queries with crafted input. This oversight can lead to unauthorized access and control over sensitive database elements.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive database records with DB administrator privileges. This means they could not only view your sensitive data but also escalate their privileges to execute arbitrary commands on your operating system, potentially leading to a full takeover. Absolutely devastating underestimation of input validation! Immediately patch Synnefo IMS to version 2024 or later to fix this vulnerability. Implement strict input validation on all API endpoints and regularly audit your database access logs to monitor for unusual activity. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll lock down the database 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
0.00434 · 36.6th percentile
Published
2025-01-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 00:00Z
    A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Synnefo Internet Management Software (IMS) version 2023 and earlier
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