CVE-2021-26636 Maxboard Remote Code Execution

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit SQL injection and XSS in MaxBoard to achieve remote code execution, leading to privilege escalation and data exposure.

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-2021-26636?

CVE-2021-26636 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in MaxBoard, published on 22 Jun 2022. 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

Stored XSS and SQL injection vulnerability in MaxBoard could lead to occur Remote Code Execution, which could lead to information exposure and privilege escalation.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26636?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Maxb Maxboard.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26636?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26636 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-2021-26636 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26636 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c5f6-5rv4-j98x.

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