CVE-2013-3522 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the nodeid parameter in vBulletin, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-3522?
CVE-2013-3522 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Vbulletin Vbulletin, published on 10 May 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php/ajax/api/reputation/vote in vBulletin 5.0.0 Beta 11, 5.0.0 Beta 28, and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the nodeid parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vbulletin Vbulletin.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3522 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-2013-3522 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-3522 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-hppw-jmc4-w4gv.