CVE-2018-17852 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-17852, a SQL injection vulnerability in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0, allowing attackers to execute malicious SQL queries. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
A SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 in the coreframe/app/coupon/admin/card.php file through the groupname parameter.
Understanding CVE-2018-17852
This CVE entry describes a SQL injection vulnerability found in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0.
What is CVE-2018-17852?
The vulnerability exists in the coreframe/app/coupon/admin/card.php file when accessing the /index.php?m=coupon&f=card&v=detail_listing URI.
The Impact of CVE-2018-17852
The SQL injection vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to data theft, manipulation, or unauthorized access.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-17852
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for SQL injection via the groupname parameter in the specified URI.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected System: WUZHI CMS 4.1.0
- Affected Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the groupname parameter in the /index.php?m=coupon&f=card&v=detail_listing URI.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
- Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent SQL injection attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the CMS and its components.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the CMS is updated to a secure version that addresses the SQL injection vulnerability.