CVE-2011-2936 SQL injection in Elgg
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Elgg social networking platform, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-2936?
CVE-2011-2936 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Elgg, published on 12 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Elgg through 1.7.10 has a SQL injection vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2936?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elgg Elgg.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2936?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2936 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-2011-2936 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2936 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Elgg
Sources
Also known as GHSA-33qp-rrww-3f5q.