CVE-2023-4034CWE-89

SQLi in Smartrise Document Management System

Critical · published September 5, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single malicious input can let attackers run any command they please! An SQL injection flaw in the Smartrise Document Management System is a serious open door waiting to be exploited. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef takes any order without checking if it’s valid — a recipe gone rogue! An attacker could slip in requests that compromise the entire system, just like a kitchen operating without a proper menu can end up serving who-knows-what. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially granting them access to sensitive data, altering records, or even wiping the database clean. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the Smartrise system, leading to data breaches and loss of trust.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef takes any order without checking if it’s valid — a recipe gone rogue! An attacker could slip in requests that compromise the entire system, just like a kitchen operating without a proper menu can end up serving who-knows-what. The improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries, taking advantage of how inputs are processed by the Smartrise Document Management System, which is vulnerable before version Hvl-2.0.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially granting them access to sensitive data, altering records, or even wiping the database clean. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the Smartrise system, leading to data breaches and loss of trust. Immediate action is required! Update your Smartrise Document Management System to version Hvl-2.0 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing input validation and prepared statements to mitigate future risks. You've got this! Fixing this issue will protect your data and your organization's reputation. 🛡️

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
0.00620 · 49.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-09-05T18:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 SEP 18:19Z
    SQLi in Smartrise Document Management System
    cvelistv5