CVE-2018-17566 ThinkPHP SQL injection vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published 26 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the delete function's WHERE condition in ThinkPHP, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2018-17566?

CVE-2018-17566 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In ThinkPHP 5.1.24, the inner function delete can be used for SQL injection when its WHERE condition's value can be controlled by a user's request.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17566?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including topthink/framework. It affects 1 product.

Package	Affected	Fixed in
`topthink/framework` Packagist	All versions	None
`topthink/framework` Packagist	All versions	None

Products include Thinkphp Thinkphp.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17566?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17566 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-2018-17566 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17566 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-75fm-52mm-q5rm.