CVE-2018-6893 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Feb 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

SQL injection in FineCms allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the module parameter in the member API controller.

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-2018-6893?

CVE-2018-6893 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

controllers/member/Api.php in dayrui FineCms 5.2.0 has SQL Injection: a request with s=member,c=api,m=checktitle, and the parameter 'module' with a SQL statement, lacks effective filtering.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6893?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Finecms Finecms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6893?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6893 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-2018-6893 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6893 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2447-cg4x-jv6v.