CVE-2020-18544 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Jul 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in the username parameter of chkuser.php in WMS.

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-2020-18544?

CVE-2020-18544 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection in WMS v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "username" parameter in the component "chkuser.php".

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18544?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wms Project Wms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18544?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18544 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-2020-18544 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18544 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w7f6-9325-vv76.