#VU22279 SQL injection in Groundhogg

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22279

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Groundhogg
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Adrian Tobey

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in "/wp-content/plugins/groundhogg/includes/admin/tools/class-wpgh-export-bulk-job.php" file. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Groundhogg: 1.0 - 1.3.11.13

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External links
https://nitesculucian.github.io/2019/10/23/groundhogg-1-3-2-authentificated-sql-injection-vulnerabil...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.