CVE-2023-49954

The CRM Integration in 3CX before 18.0.9.23 and 20 before 20.0.0.1494 allows SQL Injection via a first name, search string, or email address

Critical · published December 25, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple first name or email can unlock a treasure trove of data! This SQL Injection vulnerability in 3CX allows attackers to manipulate queries like a magician pulling rabbits out of hats. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can rewrite the order ticket without anyone checking the kitchen. A crafty customer could swap their order for a gourmet dish, or worse, sneak in a hidden item that disrupts the entire dinner service! An attacker exploiting this flaw could access, modify, or even delete sensitive information stored in the database — imagine losing critical customer data or having all your financial details exposed! The potential for catastrophic data breaches is absolutely devastating, making this a critical risk you cannot ignore.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can rewrite the order ticket without anyone checking the kitchen. A crafty customer could swap their order for a gourmet dish, or worse, sneak in a hidden item that disrupts the entire dinner service! This vulnerability arises from improperly sanitized inputs via the CRM Integration in 3CX, allowing malicious SQL commands to be executed through user-supplied data such as first names, search strings, or email addresses.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could access, modify, or even delete sensitive information stored in the database — imagine losing critical customer data or having all your financial details exposed! The potential for catastrophic data breaches is absolutely devastating, making this a critical risk you cannot ignore. Upgrade your 3CX installation to version 18.0.9.23 or 20.0.0.1494 immediately to close this loophole. Additionally, ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized to prevent future SQL Injection attacks. You've got this! With this simple update, you can protect your data and keep your systems secure. 🛡️

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
0.02239 · 82.7th percentile
Published
2023-12-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 DEC 00:00Z
    The CRM Integration in 3CX before 18.0.9.23 and 20 before 20.0.0.1494 allows SQL Injection via a first name, search string, or email address
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