CVE-2019-17271 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via specific API endpoints in vBulletin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-17271?
CVE-2019-17271 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Vbulletin Vbulletin, published on 8 Oct 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
vBulletin 5.5.4 allows SQL Injection via the ajax/api/hook/getHookList or ajax/api/widget/getWidgetList where parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vbulletin Vbulletin.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17271 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-2019-17271 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17271 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-294x-vx6v-6x6f.