CVE-2013-2498 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter on the login page of SimpleHRM, potentially accessing 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-2013-2498?
CVE-2013-2498 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the login page in flexycms/modules/user/user_manager.php in SimpleHRM 2.3, 2.2, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter to index.php/user/setLogin.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2498?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplehrm Simplehrm.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2498?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2498 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-2013-2498 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-2498 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x36-m3fq-9jv8.