Description Preview
The CVE-2018-18805 vulnerability involves a SQL injection flaw in Point Of Sales 1.0, specifically through the login screen and related to the LoginForm1.vb component. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or other malicious activities within the affected application.
Overview
The vulnerability in Point Of Sales 1.0 allows for SQL injection via the login screen, which is facilitated by the LoginForm1.vb component. This issue poses a significant security risk as it could enable attackers to manipulate the application's database by injecting malicious SQL queries.
Remediation
To remediate the CVE-2018-18805 vulnerability, it is recommended to implement proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms in the application code, particularly in the login functionality. Developers should use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Additionally, conducting security assessments and penetration testing can help identify and address any existing vulnerabilities in the application.
References
- Exploit-DB Reference: CVE-2018-18805 Exploit
- Packet Storm Security Reference: Point Of Sales POS In VB.Net MYSQL Database 1.0 SQL Injection
- Source Code Ster Reference: Point Of Sales POS VB.Net and MySQL Database
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
