CVE-2020-22198 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the mdescription parameter in DedeCMS, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

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-2020-22198?

CVE-2020-22198 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Dedecms Dedecms, published on 16 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection vulnerability in DedeCMS 5.7 via mdescription parameter to member/ajax_membergroup.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-22198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dedecms Dedecms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-22198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-22198 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-2020-22198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-22198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h3fj-fmw7-cphp.

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