CVE-2019-17418 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in MetInfo CMS allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the language search parameter, potentially exposing or altering data.
- 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-2019-17418?
CVE-2019-17418 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Metinfo Metinfo, published on 9 Oct 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in MetInfo 7.0. There is SQL injection via the admin/?n=language&c=language_general&a=doSearchParameter appno parameter, a different issue than CVE-2019-16997.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17418?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Metinfo Metinfo.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17418?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17418 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-2019-17418 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-17418 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Metinfo Metinfo
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v78c-5xvv-3875.