CVE-2018-17796 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can inject SQL commands via the FIELD_T parameter in MRCMS, 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-2018-17796?
CVE-2018-17796 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in MRCMS (aka mushroom) through 3.1.2. The WebParam.java file directly accepts the FIELD_T parameter in a request and uses it as a hash of SQL statements without filtering, resulting in a SQL injection vulnerability in getChannel() in the ChannelService.java file.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17796?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mushroom Content Management System Project Mushroom Content Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17796?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17796 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-2018-17796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17796 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vrw4-m5fh-j2vh.