CVE-2018-12912 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published 27 Jun 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

SQL injection in HongCMS admin database controller allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the tablename parameter.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-12912?

CVE-2018-12912 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jun 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue wan discovered in admin\controllers\database.php in HongCMS 3.0.0. There is a SQL Injection vulnerability via an admin/index.php/database/operate?dbaction=emptytable&tablename= URI.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12912?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hongcms Project Hongcms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12912?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12912 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-2018-12912 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-12912 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6hr4-77vc-5v97.