CVE-2018-5973 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Professional Local Directory Script allows attackers to manipulate database queries via vulnerable parameters.
- 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-2018-5973?
CVE-2018-5973 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 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 Professional Local Directory Script 1.0 via the sellers_subcategories.php IndustryID parameter, or the suppliers.php IndustryID or CategoryID parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5973?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eihitech Professional Local Directory Script.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5973 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-2018-5973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6fxv-r9fj-4wrh.