CVE-2020-19216 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_false parameter in the admin user permission page of Piwigo.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-19216?

CVE-2020-19216 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Piwigo Piwigo, published on 6 May 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection vulnerability in admin/user_perm.php in piwigo v2.9.5, via the cat_false parameter to admin.php?page=group_perm.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-19216?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Piwigo Piwigo.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19216?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-19216 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-2020-19216 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-19216 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Piwigo Piwigo vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fgpr-2x8c-8v6r.

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