CVE-2021-40313 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pwg_token parameter in the admin batch manager, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

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-2021-40313?

CVE-2021-40313 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Piwigo Piwigo, published on 6 Dec 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Piwigo v11.5 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the parameter pwg_token in /admin/batch_manager_global.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40313?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Piwigo Piwigo.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40313?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40313 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-2021-40313 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40313 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-94pj-f7mj-c6q8.

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