CVE-2024-30938

SQL Injection vulnerability in SEMCMS v.4.8 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the ID parameter in the SEMCMS_User.php component

Critical · published April 18, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single ID parameter can turn into a treasure trove of sensitive information in SEMCMS v.4.8! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter hands you a menu that lets you order from any table's dishes — you could end up with someone else's secret recipe. 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this SQL injection to gain access to private user data, including passwords or personal information, simply by tweaking the ID in the request. It's like giving a thief the master key to your database vault! The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, compromising user trust and data integrity.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter hands you a menu that lets you order from any table's dishes — you could end up with someone else's secret recipe. 🍽️ This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries through the ID parameter in the SEMCMS_User.php component, leading to unauthorized data access.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this SQL injection to gain access to private user data, including passwords or personal information, simply by tweaking the ID in the request. It's like giving a thief the master key to your database vault! The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, compromising user trust and data integrity. Patch your installation to version 4.8.1 immediately to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review and sanitize all user inputs to prevent SQL injection, and consider implementing prepared statements for database interactions. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you’re not just fixing a bug; you're becoming a security hero! 💪✨

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
0.00756 · 54.7th percentile
Published
2024-04-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 00:00Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability in SEMCMS v.4.8 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the ID parameter in the SEMCMS_User.php component
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