CVE-2020-36648 : Security Advisory and Response

A critical SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in pouetnet pouet 2.0, affecting an unknown part of the system. The manipulation of the 'howmany' argument can lead to SQL injection, with a base severity of MEDIUM.

Understanding CVE-2020-36648

This CVE involves a critical SQL injection vulnerability in pouetnet pouet 2.0, posing a risk to the affected systems.

What is CVE-2020-36648?

CVE-2020-36648 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability found in pouetnet pouet 2.0, allowing attackers to exploit the 'howmany' argument to execute SQL injection attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-36648

The vulnerability has a base severity of MEDIUM, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and other malicious activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-36648

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in pouetnet pouet 2.0 allows attackers to perform SQL injection by manipulating the 'howmany' argument.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: pouetnet
Product: pouet
Version: 2.0 (affected)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the SQL injection vulnerability by manipulating the 'howmany' argument with malicious data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-36648 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the provided patch (identifier: 11d615931352066fb2f6dcb07428277c2cd99baf)
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits
Implement input validation to prevent SQL injection attacks

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely patching of systems and applications to address known vulnerabilities.