What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Mahlamusa Who Hit The Page – Hit Counter allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Who Hit The Page – Hit Counter: from n/a through 1.4.14.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Who Hit The Page – Hit Counter versions up to 1.4.14.3 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database query handling. An attacker with high-level privileges can inject malicious SQL commands to read sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability affects the site's data confidentiality and may cause service disruption.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site's database and cause service disruption.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized database access and potential data breach if a privileged account is compromised.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level administrative or privileged account access to the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 18, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated