CVE-2023-6417CWE-89

SQL injection in Voovi Social Networking Script

Critical · published November 30, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection has been discovered in Voovi Social Networking Script version 1.0! One poorly filtered id parameter is all it takes for an attacker to unleash chaos. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check the ingredients before accepting a delivery. An attacker could essentially place an order for all the recipes in the kitchen without breaking a sweat! If exploited, this vulnerability would allow attackers to retrieve all information stored in the application, potentially exposing sensitive user data like personal messages, passwords, and even financial information. This is not just a breach; it's a full-blown data heist with the potential for devastating consequences!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check the ingredients before accepting a delivery. An attacker could essentially place an order for all the recipes in the kitchen without breaking a sweat! This SQL injection vulnerability occurs in the update.php file, where an attacker can manipulate the id parameter to send a specially crafted SQL query, allowing unauthorized access to the underlying database.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability would allow attackers to retrieve all information stored in the application, potentially exposing sensitive user data like personal messages, passwords, and even financial information. This is not just a breach; it's a full-blown data heist with the potential for devastating consequences! Immediate remediation is essential! Update to Voovi Social Networking Script version 1.1 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, sanitize user inputs and employ prepared statements to bolster your defenses. 🔒 You've got this! With these actions, you can secure your application and keep those pesky attackers at bay. 🛡️

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
0.00831 · 57.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-11-30T13:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 NOV 13:13Z
    SQL injection in Voovi Social Networking Script
    cvelistv5