CVE-2016-10731 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 28 Oct 2018 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters in ProjectSend, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2016-10731?

CVE-2016-10731 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ProjectSend (formerly cFTP) r582 allows SQL injection via manage-files.php with the request parameter status, manage-files.php with the request parameter files, clients.php with the request parameter selected_clients, clients.php with the request parameter status, process-zip-download.php with the request parameter file, or home-log.php with the request parameter action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10731?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectsend Projectsend.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10731?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10731 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-2016-10731 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10731 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w6f6-j3xw-wh45.