CVE-2019-14254 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Publisure allows attackers to read passwords and escalate privileges to Administrator.

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-2019-14254?

CVE-2019-14254 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in the secure portal in Publisure 2.1.2. Because SQL queries are not well sanitized, there are multiple SQL injections in userAccFunctions.php functions. Using this, an attacker can access passwords and/or grant access to the user account "user" in order to become "Administrator" (for example).

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14254?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Publisure Publisure.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14254?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14254 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-2019-14254 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14254 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qpr4-8773-hjx2.

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