CVE-2018-18546

ThinkPHP 3.2.4 has SQL Injection via the order parameter because the Library/Think/Db/Driver.class.php parseOrder function mishandles the key variable

published October 21, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An overlooked order parameter is the root of a sneaky SQL injection in ThinkPHP 3.2.4! Just like a restaurant that misreads your special order, this vulnerability can lead to serious mix-ups. 🍽️ Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn't double-check special requests. If an order is misfiled, someone might get pineapple on their pizza when they asked for no pineapple at all! Similarly, this SQL injection allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the order parameter without proper checks. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to your database, potentially compromising sensitive data or even manipulating records. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized modifications, or even a complete takeover of the database if left unchecked!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn't double-check special requests. If an order is misfiled, someone might get pineapple on their pizza when they asked for no pineapple at all! Similarly, this SQL injection allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the order parameter without proper checks. This vulnerability arises from the mishandling of the key variable in the parseOrder function of the Library/Think/Db/Driver.class.php, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the order parameter.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to your database, potentially compromising sensitive data or even manipulating records. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized modifications, or even a complete takeover of the database if left unchecked! To secure your application, upgrade to a patched version of ThinkPHP that addresses this vulnerability. Regularly audit your SQL queries and implement prepared statements to enhance security. Don't forget to validate and sanitize all user inputs! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be one step closer to fortifying your application against SQL injections! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01659 · 76.3th percentile
Published
2018-10-21T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 OCT 01:00Z
    ThinkPHP 3.2.4 has SQL Injection via the order parameter because the Library/Think/Db/Driver.class.php parseOrder function mishandles the key variable
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