CVE-2015-2563 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 20 Mar 2015 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order_by parameter in groups.php, potentially compromising the database.

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-2015-2563?

CVE-2015-2563 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2015. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in groups.php in Vastal I-Tech phpVID 0.9.9 and 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order_by parameter. NOTE: The cat parameter vector is already covered by CVE-2008-4157.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2563?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vastal Phpvid.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2563?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2563 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-2015-2563 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2563 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4wvm-346h-cg2w.