CVE-2018-18530

ThinkPHP 5.1.25 has SQL Injection via the count parameter because the library/think/db/Query.php aggregate function mishandles the aggregate variable

published October 19, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in the ThinkPHP 5.1.25 aggregate function! Just a simple `count` parameter mishandling creates an opening for crafty attackers. 🤓 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn’t properly count the ingredients in a recipe—if they miscalculate, they might end up serving too much or too little, potentially ruining the dish! Here, without proper checks, attackers can manipulate the database results just by adjusting one parameter! An attacker leveraging this vulnerability could craft malicious queries, altering how data is counted or accessed. This could lead to unauthorized information being revealed, which is absolutely devastating for your application's integrity and user trust! 🚨

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn’t properly count the ingredients in a recipe—if they miscalculate, they might end up serving too much or too little, potentially ruining the dish! Here, without proper checks, attackers can manipulate the database results just by adjusting one parameter! The SQL injection vulnerability in ThinkPHP 5.1.25 arises from improper handling of the `count` parameter in the library/think/db/Query.php aggregate function, requiring a backquote in the attack URI to exploit it effectively.

What to do

An attacker leveraging this vulnerability could craft malicious queries, altering how data is counted or accessed. This could lead to unauthorized information being revealed, which is absolutely devastating for your application's integrity and user trust! 🚨 To secure your application, upgrade to a patched version of ThinkPHP. Additionally, sanitize all input parameters and implement prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Regular audits are also a great idea to catch any sneaky vulnerabilities! 🔥 You've got this! By following these steps, you'll boost your security and keep your app safe from sneaky SQL attacks! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01202 · 67.8th percentile
Published
2018-10-19T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 20:00Z
    ThinkPHP 5.1.25 has SQL Injection via the count parameter because the library/think/db/Query.php aggregate function mishandles the aggregate variable
    cvelistv5