CVE-2023-52082 Lychee is vulnerable to an SQL Injection in explain DB queries.

High 8.8 Published 28 Dec 2023 Updated 27 Nov 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Lychee if SQL logging is enabled, allowing data access or modification.

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-2023-52082?

CVE-2023-52082 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in LycheeOrg Lychee, published on 28 Dec 2023. 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

Lychee is a free photo-management tool. Prior to 5.0.2, Lychee is vulnerable to an SQL injection on any binding when using mysql/mariadb. This injection is only active for users with the `.env` settings set to DB_LOG_SQL=true and DB_LOG_SQL_EXPLAIN=true. The defaults settings of Lychee are safe. The patch is provided on version 5.0.2. To work around this issue, disable SQL EXPLAIN logging.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52082?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lycheeorg Lychee.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52082?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52082 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-2023-52082 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-52082 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rjwv-5j3m-p5x4.