CVE-2023-43983

Presto Changeo attributegrid up to 2.0.3 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the component disable_json.php

Critical · published October 5, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An SQL injection vulnerability lurking in Presto Changeo's attributegrid could let attackers wreak havoc! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant with a secret menu that nobody checks — a customer could sneak in any insane dish request, and the kitchen would prepare it without question. That's how this flaw allows attackers to inject their own SQL commands without any guardrails! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate your database, allowing them to read sensitive information, modify records, or even delete essential data. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leaving your application in shambles and your users at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a secret menu that nobody checks — a customer could sneak in any insane dish request, and the kitchen would prepare it without question. That's how this flaw allows attackers to inject their own SQL commands without any guardrails! This SQL injection vulnerability, found in disable_json.php of attributegrid versions up to 2.0.3, allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries due to insufficient input validation.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate your database, allowing them to read sensitive information, modify records, or even delete essential data. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leaving your application in shambles and your users at risk! To secure your application, immediately update Presto Changeo's attributegrid to version 2.0.4 or later. Additionally, implement prepared statements to mitigate further SQL injection risks. It's critical to audit any queries to ensure they are secure moving forward! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to locking down your system like a security pro! 🛡️

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
0.00602 · 48.1th percentile
Published
2023-10-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 OCT 00:00Z
    Presto Changeo attributegrid up to 2.0.3 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the component disable_json.php
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