CVE-2023-5046CWE-89

SQLi in Biltay's Procost

Critical · published October 12, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A tiny oversight has led to a whopping SQL Injection vulnerability in Biltay Technology Procost — and it's a critical one! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't verify orders; a sneaky diner can change their meal to anything on the menu simply by shouting it out! In this case, an attacker can manipulate SQL commands and gain unauthorized access to the database. This SQL Injection flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands, manipulate data, or even take complete control of the database. Imagine losing sensitive customer data or facing devastating downtime — it could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn't verify orders; a sneaky diner can change their meal to anything on the menu simply by shouting it out! In this case, an attacker can manipulate SQL commands and gain unauthorized access to the database. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of special elements in SQL commands, enabling attackers to inject their own SQL code through unvalidated input, leading to potential command line execution.

What to do

This SQL Injection flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands, manipulate data, or even take complete control of the database. Imagine losing sensitive customer data or facing devastating downtime — it could be absolutely devastating! Immediately upgrade to Procost version 1390 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized and parameterized queries are used to prevent future attacks. Don't wait — secure your environment now! You've got this! With a few simple steps, you can fortify your defenses and keep your data safe! 🛡️

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
0.00706 · 52.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-10-12T11:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 OCT 11:55Z
    SQLi in Biltay's Procost
    cvelistv5