Vulnerability identifier: #VU58474

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24827

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Asgaros Forum
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Thomas Belser

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. 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

Asgaros Forum: 1.11.0 - 1.15.12

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External links
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2611560/asgaros-forum
http://wpscan.com/vulnerability/36cc5151-1d5e-4874-bcec-3b6326235db1

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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.