CVE-2020-35243 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 26 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

SQL injection in FlamingoIM allows attackers to read or modify user information via the updateUserInfoInDb function.

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-2020-35243?

CVE-2020-35243 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Flamingo (aka FlamingoIM) through 2020-09-29 has a SQL injection vulnerability in UserManager::updateUserInfoInDb.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-35243?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Flamingo Project Flamingo.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35243?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-35243 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-2020-35243 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-35243 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwm5-6cq3-ch4p.