CVE-2016-10755 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 24 May 2019 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject SQL commands via language or backup parameters in AbanteCart, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-10755?

CVE-2016-10755 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

AbanteCart 1.2.8 allows SQL Injection via the source_language parameter to admin/controller/pages/localisation/language.php and core/lib/language_manager.php, or via POST data to admin/controller/pages/tool/backup.php and admin/model/tool/backup.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10755?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Abantecart Abantecart.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10755?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10755 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-2016-10755 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10755 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mvfx-rmxp-3xgm.