CVE-2018-20716 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Jan 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the password recovery feature to read or modify 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-2018-20716?

CVE-2018-20716 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CubeCart before 6.1.13 has SQL Injection via the validate[] parameter of the "I forgot my Password!" feature.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20716?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cubecart Cubecart.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20716?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20716 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-2018-20716 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20716 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c7w3-89g5-55q2.