CVE-2020-21179 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject malicious SQL via the name parameter on the signin page of koa2-blog, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

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-2020-21179?

CVE-2020-21179 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sql injection vulnerability in koa2-blog 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to Injecting a malicious SQL statement via the name parameter to the signin page.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-21179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Koa2-Blog Project Koa2-Blog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-21179 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-2020-21179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-21179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8c4j-frh5-89w4.

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