CVE-2023-52153

A SQL Injection vulnerability in /pmb/opac_css/includes/sessions.inc.php in PMB 7.4.7 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary…

Critical · published February 21, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single twisted cookie is all it takes to wreak havoc! This SQL Injection vulnerability in PMB 7.4.7 and earlier lets attackers casually inject harmful SQL commands through the PmbOpac-LOGIN cookie. 🔥 Think of it like a diner serving food without checking the orders — an attacker simply presents a cookie, and suddenly they’re feasting on sensitive data that shouldn’t be theirs! An attacker could gain full control over the database, allowing them to steal, modify, or even delete critical information. This could lead to catastrophic data breaches, loss of trust, and financial damage — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a diner serving food without checking the orders — an attacker simply presents a cookie, and suddenly they’re feasting on sensitive data that shouldn’t be theirs! This SQL Injection flaw occurs in the sessions.inc.php file, where a lack of validation allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands through the cookie value, compromising the database's security.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control over the database, allowing them to steal, modify, or even delete critical information. This could lead to catastrophic data breaches, loss of trust, and financial damage — absolutely devastating! Immediate action is necessary: update to PMB version 7.4.8 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement input validation on cookie values and regularly audit your web applications for SQL Injection risks. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll 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
0.00821 · 56.8th percentile
Published
2024-02-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 FEB 00:00Z
    A SQL Injection vulnerability in /pmb/opac_css/includes/sessions.inc.php in PMB 7.4.7 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary…
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