CVE-2015-3933: MetalGenix GeniXCMS SQL Injection Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2015-3933: MetalGenix GeniXCMS vulnerable to SQL Injection. Affects genix/cms versions < 0.0.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
MetalGenix GeniXCMS is a content management system (CMS) designed for creating and managing digital content. It offers features such as user management, content publishing, and customizable templates. However, prior to version 0.0.3-patch, GeniXCMS is susceptible to SQL injection vulnerabilities, which can compromise the integrity and security of the database.
Vulnerability Detail
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities exist in the inc/lib/User.class.php file of MetalGenix GeniXCMS versions before 0.0.3-patch. These vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the 'email' and 'userid' parameters in the register.php file. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, data manipulation, and potentially complete control over the database.
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 by implementing prepared statements or using an ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool to prevent direct SQL command execution. For example, using PDO in PHP: $stmt = $pdo->
prepare('SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = :email');
$stmt->
execute(['email' => $userInput]);
Conclusion
The SQL injection vulnerabilities in MetalGenix GeniXCMS pose significant security risks. It is imperative for users to update to the latest patched version to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can further enhance security by providing real-time monitoring for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
SQL injection is a code injection technique that exploits vulnerabilities in an application's software by inserting or 'injecting' SQL queries via user input.
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The risks include unauthorized access to sensitive data, data manipulation, and potential complete control over the database, which can lead to data breaches.
Yes, a patch is available in version 0.0.3-patch of GeniXCMS. It is crucial to update to this version to mitigate the vulnerability.
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