CVE-2024-1301CWE-89

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Badger Meter's Monitool

Critical · published March 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty SQL injection is lurking in Badger Meter Monitool! A remote attacker could send a specially crafted query through the j_username parameter to pull sensitive database information. 🔥 This vulnerability is like a chef handing out their secret recipe to anyone with a fake order — they just need to know the right dish to ask for. It’s shockingly easy for an attacker to swipe data without breaking a sweat! An attacker could potentially extract confidential information from your database, leading to data breaches that could expose customer details or sensitive business information. The fallout from this could be absolutely devastating, damaging both your reputation and finances!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a chef handing out their secret recipe to anyone with a fake order — they just need to know the right dish to ask for. It’s shockingly easy for an attacker to swipe data without breaking a sweat! This SQL injection vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the SQL queries made by the server via the j_username parameter, enabling unauthorized data access if not properly secured.

What to do

An attacker could potentially extract confidential information from your database, leading to data breaches that could expose customer details or sensitive business information. The fallout from this could be absolutely devastating, damaging both your reputation and finances! Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade to Badger Meter Monitool version 4.6.4 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that input validation and parameterized queries are enforced to protect against future SQL injection attacks. You've got this! Follow the remediation steps, and you'll have your system secured in no time. 🛡️

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
0.02165 · 82.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-03-12T15:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAR 15:24Z
    Multiple Vulnerabilities in Badger Meter's Monitool
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