Vulnerability identifier: #VU43621

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2740

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
PHPlist
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: phplist.com

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 passed via the sortby parameter in a find action. A remote 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
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

PHPlist: 2.10.1 - 2.10.16

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External links
http://securitytracker.com/id?1027181
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18639
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/16/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/17/2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52657
http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2012-5081.php
http://mantis.phplist.com/view.php?id=16557
http://www.phplist.com/?lid=567

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.