CVE-2019-5488 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the verify_key parameter to retrieve sensitive information from the ESPCMS database.

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-2019-5488?

CVE-2019-5488 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EARCLINK ESPCMS-P8 has SQL injection in the install_pack/index.php?ac=Member&at=verifyAccount verify_key parameter. install_pack/espcms_public/espcms_db.php may allow retrieving sensitive information from the ESPCMS database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5488?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Earclink Espcms-P8.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5488?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5488 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-2019-5488 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5488 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j527-fg8m-7fvr.

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