CVE-2020-13873 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection to bypass admin authentication and execute arbitrary code via PHP shell upload.
- 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-2020-13873?
CVE-2020-13873 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL Injection vulnerability in get_topic_info() in sys/CODOF/Forum/Topic.php in Codoforum before 4.9 allows remote attackers (pre-authentication) to bypass the admin page via a leaked password-reset token of the admin. (As an admin, an attacker can upload a PHP shell and execute remote code on the operating system.)
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13873?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codologic Codoforum.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13873?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13873 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-2020-13873 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13873 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hh89-v8x4-q57w.