Invision Community 4.7.20: SQL Injection Drama and the Calendar of Chaos
Invision Community <= 4.7.20 suffers from an SQL injection vulnerability in calendar/view.php. Attackers can exploit this flaw to access sensitive data, potentially leading to admin account takeover. The fix? Upgrade to version 4.7.21 or later to secure your community.
Hot Take:
Ah, Invision Community, you had one job! Just one little parameter left unsanitized, and now cybercriminals can waltz into your database like they’ve got a VIP pass. It’s a classic case of “when keeping it SQL goes wrong.” Let’s hope this time, the calendar app doesn’t mark its own expiration date!
Key Points:
- Invision Community versions <= 4.7.20 are vulnerable to SQL Injection.
- The flaw resides in the calendar module’s view script, specifically the location parameter.
- This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data access and possibly admin account takeover.
- A security fix is available in version 4.7.21.
- SQL Injection vulnerabilities can be severe, leading to potential RCE attacks.
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