CVE-2020-27481 SQL injection in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'id' parameter in the Good Layers LMS plugin, 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-2020-27481?
CVE-2020-27481 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Nov 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability in Good Layers LMS Plugin <= 2.1.4 exists due to the usage of "wp_ajax_nopriv" call in WordPress, which allows any unauthenticated user to get access to the function "gdlr_lms_cancel_booking" where POST Parameter "id" was sent straight into SQL query without sanitization.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27481?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Goodlayers Good Learning Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27481?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27481 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-2020-27481 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-27481 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f2cr-m5mp-6v2m.