CVE-2019-5116 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

YouPHPTube 7.6 is affected by an SQL injection vulnerability in the authenticated section, allowing attackers to potentially access sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2019-5116

What is CVE-2019-5116?

An SQL injection vulnerability in YouPHPTube 7.6 enables attackers to execute malicious SQL commands through crafted web requests, leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5116

The vulnerability poses a high severity risk, potentially allowing attackers to extract database information, user credentials, and in some cases, gain access to the operating system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5116

Vulnerability Description

Type: SQL Injection (CWE-89)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
Scope: Changed
User Interaction: None
CVSS Base Score: 7.4 (High)

Affected Systems and Versions

YouPHPTube 7.6
YouPHPTube 7.7 commit 64d35de96e43c5e5b3d582162c12b86eec7e986b (Oct 1st 2019)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted web requests containing SQL injection payloads to the authenticated section of YouPHPTube 7.6.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent SQL injection attacks.
Monitor and log SQL errors for unusual activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
Educate developers and users on secure coding practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from the vendor.
Follow best practices for secure coding and configuration to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities.