CVE-2024-33164

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

Critical · published May 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
46.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability in J2EEFAST v2.7.0 is waiting to let attackers snatch data right under your nose! Think of your web application as a restaurant. If the chef accepts any order without checking the ticket for correctness, they might end up serving a dish with a wrong ingredient that could spoil the meal - that’s exactly what’s happening here! Imagine an attacker slipping in a malicious command through the sql_filter parameter, gaining access to sensitive user data, altering records, or even wiping out crucial information. This could lead to a catastrophic breach where user privacy is compromised and the integrity of your database is severely threatened!

Put simply

Think of your web application as a restaurant. If the chef accepts any order without checking the ticket for correctness, they might end up serving a dish with a wrong ingredient that could spoil the meal - that’s exactly what’s happening here! This vulnerability occurs via the sql_filter parameter in the authUserList() function, allowing an attacker to manipulate SQL queries by injecting rogue code, thereby bypassing security measures and accessing unintended data.

What to do

Imagine an attacker slipping in a malicious command through the sql_filter parameter, gaining access to sensitive user data, altering records, or even wiping out crucial information. This could lead to a catastrophic breach where user privacy is compromised and the integrity of your database is severely threatened! To safeguard your application, patch J2EEFAST to the latest version immediately. Additionally, implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attempts in the future. Regularly audit your code for potential SQL vulnerabilities to ensure robust protection! You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll reinforce your defenses 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
0.00569 · 46.4th 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 authUserList() function
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