CVE-2018-19061

DedeCMS 5.7 SP2 has SQL Injection via the dede\co_do.php ids parameter

published November 7, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple tweak to the ids parameter could let an attacker execute unauthorized SQL commands! This SQL injection vulnerability in DedeCMS 5.7 SP2 is surprisingly sneaky. 💡 Think of it like a restaurant where customers can change their order behind the counter without the staff noticing—this flaw allows attackers to place their own commands directly into the database without permission, potentially leading to a menu (or database) that serves up unwanted results. With this vulnerability, a crafty attacker could access and manipulate your database, leading to data leaks or even complete control over the application. It's like handing over the restaurant keys to an untrustworthy patron! Protecting against this is crucial to keep your data safe from harm.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where customers can change their order behind the counter without the staff noticing—this flaw allows attackers to place their own commands directly into the database without permission, potentially leading to a menu (or database) that serves up unwanted results. This SQL injection vulnerability arises from a lack of proper sanitization in the ids parameter of the dede\co_do.php file, allowing attackers to execute malicious SQL statements on the database.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a crafty attacker could access and manipulate your database, leading to data leaks or even complete control over the application. It's like handing over the restaurant keys to an untrustworthy patron! Protecting against this is crucial to keep your data safe from harm. To mitigate this risk, ensure you update to the latest version of DedeCMS, which addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement prepared statements and input validation to safeguard against SQL injections in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you're well on your way to securing your application. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01759 · 77.8th percentile
Published
2018-11-07T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 NOV 17:00Z
    DedeCMS 5.7 SP2 has SQL Injection via the dede\co_do.php ids parameter
    cvelistv5