CVE-2018-17179 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in OpenEMR allows attackers to read or modify database contents via the task management interface.
- 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-2018-17179?
CVE-2018-17179 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Open-Emr Openemr, published on 17 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in OpenEMR before 5.0.1 Patch 7. There is SQL Injection in the make_task function in /interface/forms/eye_mag/php/taskman_functions.php via /interface/forms/eye_mag/taskman.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open-Emr Openemr.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17179 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-2018-17179 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17179 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-348r-6928-rfcr.