CVE-2024-33153

J2EEFAST v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the sql_filter parameter in the commentList() function

Critical · published May 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky SQL injection is hiding in J2EEFAST v2.7.0, just waiting for the unsuspecting to stumble upon it! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that lets anyone change the ingredients of a dish without checking the recipe. A simple tweak in the dish (or, in this case, the `sql_filter` parameter) could lead to an all-you-can-eat buffet of sensitive data! An attacker could exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or even complete database takeover. This could be absolutely devastating for your application’s integrity and security, paving the way for some serious chaos!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that lets anyone change the ingredients of a dish without checking the recipe. A simple tweak in the dish (or, in this case, the `sql_filter` parameter) could lead to an all-you-can-eat buffet of sensitive data! This vulnerability exists in the `commentList()` function, where user input to the `sql_filter` parameter is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or even complete database takeover. This could be absolutely devastating for your application’s integrity and security, paving the way for some serious chaos! Immediately update to the latest version of J2EEFAST that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Implement input validation and prepared statements to mitigate SQL injection risks. Regularly audit your database queries to ensure security best practices are followed. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll 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
0.00557 · 45.7th percentile
Published
2024-05-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAY 00:00Z
    J2EEFAST v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the sql_filter parameter in the commentList() function
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