CVE-2019-17553 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in MetInfo CMS allows attackers to read or modify database contents via the admin tags interface.

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-2019-17553?

CVE-2019-17553 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Metinfo Metinfo, published on 14 Oct 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 MetInfo v7.0.0 beta. There is SQL Injection via the admin/?n=tags&c=index&a=doSaveTags URI.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17553?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metinfo Metinfo.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17553?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17553 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-2019-17553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8ppf-6596-jj54.

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