Vulnerability identifier: #VU22465

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5123

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
YouPHPTube
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: YouPHPTube

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the "dir" parameter in the "/objects/pluginSwitch.json.php" URL. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted web request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

YouPHPTube: 2.2 - 7.7

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External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0911

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.