CVE-2020-18081 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can exploit a SQL injection in the checkuser function to retrieve plaintext passwords from the 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-2020-18081?
CVE-2020-18081 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Sem-Cms Semcms, published on 17 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The checkuser function of SEMCMS 3.8 was discovered to contain a vulnerability which allows attackers to obtain the password in plaintext through a SQL query.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18081?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sem-Cms Semcms.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18081?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18081 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-2020-18081 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18081 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sem-Cms Semcms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fqr6-9963-4974.