CVE-2015-5725 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the offset method in CodeIgniter's Active Record class, 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-2015-5725?

CVE-2015-5725 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the offset method in the Active Record class in CodeIgniter before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors involving the offset variable.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5725?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Codeigniter Codeigniter.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5725?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5725 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-2015-5725 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5725 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w865-x2vp-v73f.

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