CVE-2013-2018 SQL injection in BOINC
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in BOINC, potentially compromising the database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-2018?
CVE-2013-2018 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in BOINC, published on 19 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in BOINC allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Universityofcalifornia Boinc Client.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2018?
Apply the vendor's patch.
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-2013-2018 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2018 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in BOINC
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-2018, GHSA-xh9c-cqj7-g26j.