CVE-2021-27973 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the language parameter in the admin interface, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-27973?
CVE-2021-27973 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Piwigo Piwigo, published on 2 Apr 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection exists in Piwigo before 11.4.0 via the language parameter to admin.php?page=languages.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27973?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Piwigo Piwigo.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27973 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-2021-27973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Piwigo Piwigo
Sources
Also known as GHSA-83xh-8xv9-8g62.