CVE-2020-13118 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue was discovered in Mikrotik-Router-Monitoring-System through 2018-10-22. SQL Injection exists in check_community.php via the parameter community.

Understanding CVE-2020-13118

This CVE involves a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Mikrotik-Router-Monitoring-System.

What is CVE-2020-13118?

CVE-2020-13118 is a security vulnerability found in the Mikrotik-Router-Monitoring-System that allows SQL Injection through the 'community' parameter in check_community.php.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13118

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system, data theft, or further compromise of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13118

This section provides more in-depth technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Mikrotik-Router-Monitoring-System allows an attacker to inject SQL queries through the 'community' parameter in check_community.php.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Mikrotik-Router-Monitoring-System
Vendor: N/A
Versions: All versions through 2018-10-22

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the 'community' parameter in check_community.php to inject malicious SQL queries.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-13118 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

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 queries for unusual or malicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

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

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the Mikrotik-Router-Monitoring-System is updated to a secure version that addresses the SQL Injection vulnerability.