CVE-2020-5651 SQL injection in Simple Download Monitor
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted URL in the Simple Download Monitor plugin, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-5651?
CVE-2020-5651 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Tips and Tricks HQ Simple Download Monitor, published on 21 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a specially crafted URL.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5651?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tipsandtricks-Hq Simple Download Monitor.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5651?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5651 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-2020-5651 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5651 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Tips and Tricks HQ Simple Download Monitor
- CVE-2021-24693 Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.5 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via File Thumbnail
- CVE-2021-24696 Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.9 - Multiple CSRF
- CVE-2021-24695 Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.6 - Unauthenticated Log Access
- CVE-2021-24692 Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.5 - Contributor+ Arbitrary File Download via Path Traversal
- CVE-2021-24697 Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9996-r9fx-jwv9.