CVE-2023-2420 MLECMS common.func.php get_url sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in MLECMS via the get_url function to read or modify database contents.

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-2023-2420?

CVE-2023-2420 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in MLECMS, published on 29 Apr 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in MLECMS 3.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function get_url in the library /upload/inc/lib/admin of the file upload\inc\include\common.func.php. The manipulation of the argument $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-227717 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2420?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mlecms Mlecms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2420?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2420 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-2023-2420 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2420 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pvcj-gmv9-5qjf.

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