CVE-2015-3933 MetalGenix GeniXCMS vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via email or userid parameters in GeniXCMS registration, potentially compromising database integrity.

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-2015-3933?

CVE-2015-3933 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in inc/lib/User.class.php in MetalGenix GeniXCMS before 0.0.3-patch allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) email parameter or (2) userid parameter to register.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3933?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including genix/cms. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
genix/cms PackagistAll versions to 0.0.3None
genix/cms PackagistAll versions to 0.0.3None

Products include Metalgenix Genixcms.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3933?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3933 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-2015-3933 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3933 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4hw-62mx-q37w.

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