CVE-2018-18486 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in PHPSHE allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the user deletion parameter, potentially exposing or altering data.

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-2018-18486?

CVE-2018-18486 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 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 PHPSHE 1.7. SQL injection exists via the admin.php?mod=user&act=del user_id[] parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpshe Phpshe.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18486 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-2018-18486 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18486 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3679-w9pg-j7j7.

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