CVE-2008-4524: AdaptCMS SQL Injection Vulnerability in Check User Feature
Summary
CVE-2008-4524: AdaptCMS SQL Injection vulnerability. Affects adaptcms/adaptcms versions < 1.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
AdaptCMS is an open-source content management system designed for ease of use and flexibility in managing web content. It offers features such as user management, template customization, and plugin support. However, versions 1.3 of both AdaptCMS Lite and AdaptCMS Pro are vulnerable to SQL injection attacks, particularly through the 'Check User' feature, which can compromise the integrity of the database and allow unauthorized access.
Vulnerability Detail
The SQL injection vulnerability in AdaptCMS arises from improper handling of user input in the 'Check User' feature (located in includes/check_user.php). Attackers can exploit this flaw by manipulating the user_name parameter to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This could lead to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or even complete database compromise, posing a significant risk to the security of the application and its data.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can sanitize user inputs before processing them in SQL queries. For example, use prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection. Here is a sample code snippet for using prepared statements in PHP:
$pdo = new PDO('mysql:host=localhost;dbname=your_database', 'username', 'password');
$stmt = $pdo->prepare('SELECT * FROM users WHERE user_name = :user_name');
$stmt->execute(['user_name' => $user_name]);
$results = $stmt->fetchAll();
Conclusion
The SQL injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-4524 in AdaptCMS poses a significant risk to users of versions 1.3 of both AdaptCMS Lite and AdaptCMS Pro. It is crucial to update to a patched version or implement workarounds to safeguard against potential attacks. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
SQL injection is a code injection technique that exploits a vulnerability in an application's software by allowing attackers to interfere with the queries that an application makes to its database.
If you are using AdaptCMS version 1.3 or earlier, your installation is vulnerable. You can check your version in the composer.lock file or by accessing the admin panel.
Successful SQL injection attacks can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, data loss, data corruption, or even complete control over the database server.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your open-source projects for vulnerabilities in real-time. Vulert analyzes your composer.lock file to alert you of any known vulnerabilities.
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