CVE-2021-27890 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via theme XML files, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2021-27890?

CVE-2021-27890 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mybb Mybb, published on 15 Mar 2021. 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 vulnerablity in MyBB before 1.8.26 via theme properties included in theme XML files.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27890?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mybb Mybb.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27890?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27890 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-2021-27890 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27890 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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