CVE-2020-8841 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the relation_type parameter in TestLink, potentially accessing or modifying 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-2020-8841?

CVE-2020-8841 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Feb 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in TestLink 1.9.19. The relation_type parameter of the lib/requirements/reqSearch.php endpoint is vulnerable to authenticated SQL Injection.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8841?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Testlink Testlink.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8841?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8841 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-2020-8841 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8841 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v28p-8m76-pjcv.

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