CVE-2018-18982 SQL injection in NUUO CMS

High 8.8 Published 27 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject SQL into NUUO CMS to achieve arbitrary code execution, posing a critical risk to industrial control systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-18982?

CVE-2018-18982 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in NUUO CMS, published on 27 Nov 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NUUO CMS All versions 3.3 and prior the web server application allows injection of arbitrary SQL characters, which can be used to inject SQL into an executing statement and allow arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18982?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nuuo Nuuo Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18982?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18982 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-2018-18982 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-18982 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fhfc-88fg-r35j.