Vulnerability identifier: #VU39943
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GeniXCMS
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: MetalGenix
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 term parameter to the default URI. 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
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
GeniXCMS: 0.0.8
External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95660
http://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/commit/6e21c01d87672d81080450e6913e0093a02bfab8
http://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/60
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.