CVE-2018-16278 SQL injection in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in PhpOpenSourceCMS via the Api.php ajax_save_draft function, 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-2018-16278?
CVE-2018-16278 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
phpkaiyuancms PhpOpenSourceCMS (POSCMS) V3.2.0 allows an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the diy/module/member/controllers/Api.php ajax_save_draft function with the dir parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16278?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpkaiyuancms Phpopensourcecms.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16278 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-2018-16278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16278 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qgm-4jf7-rwpx.