CVE-2011-5259 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in OrangeHRM, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-5259?
CVE-2011-5259 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Feb 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in lib/controllers/CentralController.php in OrangeHRM before 2.6.11.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5259?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Orangehrm Orangehrm.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5259?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5259 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-2011-5259 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5259 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-9w3r-phm7-v8q5.