#VU43335 SQL injection in b2evolution


Published: 2012-11-17 | Updated: 2020-08-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43335

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5910

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
b2evolution
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: b2evolution.net

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

Vulnerable software versions

b2evolution: 4.1.3


External links
http://b2evolution.net/news/2012/04/06/b2evolution-4-1-4-stable
http://osvdb.org/80671
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111294/B2Evolution-CMS-4.1.3-SQL-Injection.html
http://vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=482
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52783
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74457


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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