CVE-2018-17552 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 3 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication in Navigate CMS via SQL injection in the login page using a crafted cookie.

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-2018-17552?

CVE-2018-17552 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection in login.php in Naviwebs Navigate CMS 2.8 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the navigate-user cookie.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17552?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Naviwebs Navigate Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17552?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17552 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-2018-17552 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17552 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qqrr-7vcv-v57h.