CVE-2021-45255 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in the email parameter allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially reading data or executing code via file access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-45255?
CVE-2021-45255 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The email parameter from ajax.php of Video Sharing Website 1.0 appears to be vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. A payload injects a SQL sub-query that calls MySQL's load_file function with a UNC file path that references a URL on an external domain. The application interacted with that domain, indicating that the injected SQL query was executed.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45255?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Video Sharing Website Project Video Sharing Website.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45255?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45255 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-2021-45255 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45255 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9vp-7326-28qj.