Vulnerability identifier: #VU27502

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11004

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Admidio
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Admidio

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 in the main cookie parameter. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted 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
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Admidio: 3.3.12

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External links
http://github.com/Admidio/admidio/commit/ea5d6f114b151ed11ec0ad7cb47bd729e77a874a
http://github.com/Admidio/admidio/issues/908
http://github.com/Admidio/admidio/security/advisories/GHSA-qh57-rcff-gx54

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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.