CVE-2018-18761 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the login parameter in SaltOS, 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-2018-18761?

CVE-2018-18761 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SaltOS 3.1 r8126 allows action=login&querystring=&user=[SQL] SQL Injection.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18761?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Saltos Saltos.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18761?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18761 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-2018-18761 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18761 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xwm8-c743-c377.