CVE-2024-3704CWE-89

SQL Injection vulnerability in OpenGnsys

Critical · published April 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky SQL injection lets attackers waltz right past the login page of OpenGnsys version 1.1.1d — it's like leaving the front door wide open for anyone to stroll in! Think of the login page as a restaurant's front desk. If a guest can simply whisper the secret ingredient to the hostess, they can saunter past the check-in and feast on everything in the kitchen without anyone batting an eye! An attacker could bypass authentication entirely, access sensitive data, and even manipulate your entire database — imagine a thief not only raiding your pantry but also taking control of your recipe book! This could lead to devastating data breaches and loss of trust in your systems.

Put simply

Think of the login page as a restaurant's front desk. If a guest can simply whisper the secret ingredient to the hostess, they can saunter past the check-in and feast on everything in the kitchen without anyone batting an eye! This SQL injection vulnerability allows an attacker to insert malicious SQL code into the login page, enabling unauthorized database access and information retrieval. It impacts OpenGnsys version 1.1.1d, putting all user information at risk.

What to do

An attacker could bypass authentication entirely, access sensitive data, and even manipulate your entire database — imagine a thief not only raiding your pantry but also taking control of your recipe book! This could lead to devastating data breaches and loss of trust in your systems. Immediately patch OpenGnsys to the latest version to close this vulnerability. Additionally, implement input validation and use prepared statements to safeguard against SQL injection. Regularly audit your database queries to ensure they're secure. You’ve got this! Follow these steps and you'll have your defenses fortified 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
0.00729 · 53.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-04-12T13:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 APR 13:47Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability in OpenGnsys
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