#VU11641 SQL injection in Zend Framework - CVE-2016-4861

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11641

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4861

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zend Framework
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Zend

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

The weakness exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to vulnerable script and execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.12.20.

Vulnerable software versions

Zend Framework: 1.12.18 - 1.12.19

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External links
https://framework.zend.com/security/advisory/ZF2016-03

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.