CVE-2018-16410 : What You Need to Know

Vanilla before version 2.6.1 had a vulnerability that allowed SQL injection through an invitationID array sent to the /profile/deleteInvitation endpoint.

Understanding CVE-2018-16410

Prior to version 2.6.1, Vanilla had a vulnerability that allowed SQL injection through an invitationID array sent to the /profile/deleteInvitation endpoint.

What is CVE-2018-16410?

Vanilla before 2.6.1 allows SQL injection via an invitationID array to /profile/deleteInvitation, related to applications/dashboard/models/class.invitationmodel.php and applications/dashboard/controllers/class.profilecontroller.php.

The Impact of CVE-2018-16410

This vulnerability could be exploited to perform SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or data exfiltration.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-16410

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Vanilla before version 2.6.1 allowed SQL injection through the invitationID array sent to the /profile/deleteInvitation endpoint.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Vanilla
Vendor: N/A
Versions affected: Prior to version 2.6.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability was present in the class.invitationmodel.php file within the applications/dashboard/models directory and the class.profilecontroller.php file within the applications/dashboard/controllers directory.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Vanilla to version 2.6.1 or later to mitigate the SQL injection vulnerability.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities on the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential security weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Vanilla to ensure the system is protected against known vulnerabilities.