CVE-2018-5973 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-5973, a SQL Injection vulnerability in Professional Local Directory Script 1.0 affecting sellers_subcategories.php and suppliers.php. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
CVE-2018-5973 was published on January 25, 2018, and involves SQL Injection vulnerabilities in Professional Local Directory Script 1.0. The sellers_subcategories.php and suppliers.php scripts are affected, making them susceptible to SQL Injection attacks.
Understanding CVE-2018-5973
This CVE entry highlights the SQL Injection vulnerabilities present in the specified scripts of Professional Local Directory Script 1.0.
What is CVE-2018-5973?
CVE-2018-5973 exposes SQL Injection risks through the IndustryID parameter in sellers_subcategories.php and the IndustryID and CategoryID parameters in suppliers.php within Professional Local Directory Script 1.0.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5973
The vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to data theft, manipulation, or unauthorized access to the affected system.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5973
This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE entry.
Vulnerability Description
The sellers_subcategories.php script and the suppliers.php script in Professional Local Directory Script 1.0 are prone to SQL Injection attacks due to inadequate input validation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Professional Local Directory Script 1.0
- Vendor: Not specified
- Versions: Not specified
Exploitation Mechanism
The IndustryID parameter in sellers_subcategories.php and the IndustryID and CategoryID parameters in suppliers.php can be manipulated by attackers to inject malicious SQL code.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5973 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable scripts if not essential for operations.
- Implement input validation and parameterized queries to mitigate SQL Injection risks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the Professional Local Directory Script to address known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by the script's vendor to fix the SQL Injection vulnerabilities and enhance overall system security.