CVE-2024-42885

SQL Injection vulnerability in ESAFENET CDG 5.6 and before allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the id parameter of the data.jsp page

Critical · published September 5, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single misused parameter is all it takes for an attacker to run arbitrary code! The SQL Injection vulnerability in ESAFENET CDG 5.6 and earlier is nothing short of alarming. 🔥 Think of it as allowing someone to sneak a note into a secure vault without checking its contents — if they get in, they can write anything they want, including commands to take control! This vulnerability could lead to absolute chaos: an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and manipulate the system to their will. Imagine them locking you out or even erasing critical information! This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it could be devastating for your operations.

Put simply

Think of it as allowing someone to sneak a note into a secure vault without checking its contents — if they get in, they can write anything they want, including commands to take control! This SQL Injection flaw allows attackers to exploit the 'id' parameter on the data.jsp page, enabling them to execute arbitrary commands on the database server, bypassing normal security measures.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to absolute chaos: an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and manipulate the system to their will. Imagine them locking you out or even erasing critical information! This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it could be devastating for your operations. Immediately update ESAFENET CDG to version 5.6.1 or later, ensuring that you sanitize all inputs to the database. Additionally, conduct a thorough security audit on all database queries to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your system, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00631 · 49.6th percentile
Published
2024-09-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 SEP 00:00Z
    SQL Injection vulnerability in ESAFENET CDG 5.6 and before allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the id parameter of the data.jsp page
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