CVE-2011-2181 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers with admin privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in the chat application's admin interface.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-2181?

CVE-2011-2181 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jun 2011. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in A Really Simple Chat (ARSC) 3.3-rc2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) arsc_user parameter to base/admin/edit_user.php, (2) arsc_layout_id parameter in base/admin/edit_layout.php, or (3) arsc_room parameter to base/admin/edit_room.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2181?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Reallysimplechat Really Simple Chat.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2181?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2181 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2011-2181 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2181 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-grxg-fv5c-9v7f.

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