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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-8242
CVE-2020-8242:
Expression Engine vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An SQL injection vulnerability was identified in ExpressionEngine versions 5.4.0 and earlier, specifically in the control panel member creation functionality. The vulnerability requires an attacker to have member creation or admin control panel access to execute the attack. This security flaw was assigned the identifier CVE-2020-8242 (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from unsanitized user input in the ExpressionEngine control panel's member creation functionality. This security flaw allows for SQL injection attacks when specific conditions are met, primarily requiring administrative access or member creation privileges (CVE Mitre).
Impact
The SQL injection vulnerability could potentially allow attackers with the required privileges to manipulate the database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion of database contents (CVE Mitre).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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