CVE-2018-18619 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute SQL injection attacks via the page parameter in the admin interface of the discontinued Advanced Comment System plugin.
- 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-2018-18619?
CVE-2018-18619 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
internal/advanced_comment_system/admin.php in Advanced Comment System 1.0 is prone to an SQL injection vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied data before using it in an SQL query, allowing remote attackers to execute the sqli attack via a URL in the "page" parameter. NOTE: The product is discontinued.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18619?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advanced Comment System Project Advanced Comment System.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18619?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18619 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-2018-18619 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18619 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcm8-xfhp-fcf8.