CVE-2024-0526 CXBSoft Url-shorting HTTP POST Request short_to_long.php sql injection

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

SQL injection in CXBSoft Url-shorting allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the shorturl parameter, potentially exposing or modifying data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-0526?

CVE-2024-0526 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in CXBSoft Url-shorting, published on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /pages/short_to_long.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument shorturl leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250696. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0526?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cxbsoft Url-Shorting.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0526?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0526 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-2024-0526 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0526 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-23m5-7mv6-592m.

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