CVE-2024-36393CWE-89

SysAid - CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Critical · published June 6, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 One tiny input field is the entire gateway! This SQL injection vulnerability in SysAid allows attackers to manipulate databases like a sneaky chef altering a recipe without anyone noticing. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets diners swap ingredients on the fly without checking with the kitchen. If the chef isn't careful, someone might end up with a dish that has dangerous allergens — in this case, attackers could access or manipulate sensitive data. An attacker could potentially extract, modify, or even delete critical data from the database — a nightmare scenario for any organization. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and devastating consequences for both the business and its customers. 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets diners swap ingredients on the fly without checking with the kitchen. If the chef isn't careful, someone might end up with a dish that has dangerous allergens — in this case, attackers could access or manipulate sensitive data. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of user input in SQL commands, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the application's database.

What to do

An attacker could potentially extract, modify, or even delete critical data from the database — a nightmare scenario for any organization. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and devastating consequences for both the business and its customers. 🔥 Patch to the latest version of SysAid that addresses CVE-2024-36393 as soon as possible. Additionally, implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to safeguard against similar attacks in the future. Don't forget to regularly review and sanitize user inputs! You can tackle this vulnerability head-on! Stay proactive, and soon you’ll have your systems locked down tight. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00419 · 35.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-06-06T08:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JUN 08:18Z
    SysAid - CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
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