Vulnerability identifier: #VU13467

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12254

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Ek rishta
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: HarmisTechnology

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

The vulnerability exists in router.php due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data via the PATH_INFO to a home/requested_user/Sent%20interest/ URI. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to vulnerable script and execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain administrative access to vulnerable web application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ek rishta: 2.10

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External links
http://m4k4br0.github.io/sql-injection-joomla-component/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.