CVE-2018-5972 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Quickad CMS allows attackers to manipulate database queries via listing parameters, potentially exposing or altering 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-2018-5972?
CVE-2018-5972 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL Injection exists in Classified Ads CMS Quickad 4.0 via the keywords, placeid, cat, or subcat parameter to the listing URI.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quickad Project Quickad.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5972 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-2018-5972 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5972 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8c4v-rj2h-w85f.