CVE-2024-40539

my-springsecurity-plus before v2024.07.03 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the dataScope parameter at /api/user

Medium · published July 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
6.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection is lurking in my-springsecurity-plus before v2024.07.03! Just by manipulating the dataScope parameter at /api/user, an attacker could get more than they bargained for. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where someone could change the order ticket to get a free meal, simply by adjusting the details on the receipt. Without proper checks, the kitchen might serve up something entirely unintended! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access. This could allow them to view sensitive user information or modify it, which could be absolutely devastating if not patched!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where someone could change the order ticket to get a free meal, simply by adjusting the details on the receipt. Without proper checks, the kitchen might serve up something entirely unintended! This SQL injection vulnerability enables attackers to inject malicious SQL statements via the dataScope parameter, which can profoundly affect how the database processes requests.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access. This could allow them to view sensitive user information or modify it, which could be absolutely devastating if not patched! To secure your application, upgrade my-springsecurity-plus to version 2024.07.03 or later. Additionally, ensure you validate and sanitize user input to prevent injection attacks. Regular security audits can help catch similar issues early! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll strengthen your application’s defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
6.2 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00508 · 42.5th percentile
Published
2024-07-12T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUL 00:00Z
    my-springsecurity-plus before v2024.07.03 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the dataScope parameter at /api/user
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