CVE-2020-36543 SialWeb CMS about.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in SialWeb CMS about.php to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-36543?

CVE-2020-36543 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SialWeb CMS, published on 4 Jun 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SialWeb CMS. This affects an unknown part of the file /about.php. The manipulation of the argument Id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36543?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sialweb Sialweb Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36543?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36543 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-2020-36543 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36543 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g7xf-wh2f-hqh2.

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