CVE-2020-36541 Demokratian genera_select.php sql injection

High 7.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in genera_select.php to read database contents via the id_provincia parameter.

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-2020-36541?

CVE-2020-36541 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in unspecified Demokratian, published on 3 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Demokratian. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file basicos_php/genera_select.php. The manipulation of the argument id_provincia with the input -1%20union%20all%20select%201,2,3,4,database() leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36541?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Demokratian Demokratian.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36541?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36541 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-2020-36541 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36541 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9v5f-wr25-h3pf.

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