CVE-2018-18488 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Oct 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

SQL injection in Gxlcms admin panel allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the ids parameter.

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-2018-18488?

CVE-2018-18488 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

In \lib\admin\action\dataaction.class.php in Gxlcms v2.0, SQL Injection exists via the ids[] parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18488?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gxlcms Gxlcms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18488?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18488 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-2018-18488 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18488 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjf8-cqc5-qhf8.