CVE-2018-18887 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 1 Nov 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

SQL injection in S-CMS PHP allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the type parameter, potentially exposing or modifying 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-2018-18887?

CVE-2018-18887 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

S-CMS PHP 1.0 has SQL injection in member/member_news.php via the type parameter (aka the $N_type field).

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18887?

It affects 1 product.

Products include S-Cms S-Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18887?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18887 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-2018-18887 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18887 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xh96-q52c-cw5m.