CVE-2018-12942 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can inject SQL commands in SeedDMS to extract, modify, or delete database information and potentially execute system commands.

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-2018-12942?

CVE-2018-12942 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the "Users management" functionality in SeedDMS (formerly LetoDMS and MyDMS) before 5.1.8 allows authenticated attackers to manipulate an SQL query within the application by sending additional SQL commands to the application server. An attacker can use this vulnerability to perform malicious tasks such as to extract, change, or delete sensitive information within the database supporting the application, and potentially run system commands on the underlying operating system.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12942?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Seeddms Seeddms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12942?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12942 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-2018-12942 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12942 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p7gq-5m2c-hfh3.

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