CVE-2018-5979 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in the login field allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive 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-2018-5979?
CVE-2018-5979 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 Wchat Fully Responsive PHP AJAX Chat Script 1.5 via the login.php User field.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wchat Project Wchat.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5979 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-2018-5979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5979 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwxq-5cpx-mh92.