CVE-2013-5957 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in CiviCRM via the _value parameter in AJAX location endpoints.
- 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-2013-5957?
CVE-2013-5957 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Nov 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in CRM/Core/Page/AJAX/Location.php in CiviCRM before 4.2.12, 4.3.x before 4.3.7, and 4.4.x before 4.4.beta4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the _value parameter to (1) ajax/jqState or (2) ajax/jqcounty.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5957?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Civicrm Civicrm.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5957?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5957 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-2013-5957 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5957 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hh3x-vf3q-948c.