CVE-2018-8820 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the match parameter, potentially leading to full server compromise using default credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-8820?
CVE-2018-8820 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Mar 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Square 9 GlobalForms 6.2.x. A Time Based SQL injection vulnerability in the "match" parameter allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. It is possible to upgrade access to full server compromise via xp_cmdshell. In some cases, the authentication requirement for the attack can be met by sending the default admin credentials.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8820?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Square-9 Globalforms.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8820?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8820 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-2018-8820 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8820 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vjw6-gq3v-pmxc.