ID:6259 - Exploit for SQL injection in SimpleCalendar - CVE-2018-5974

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6259 - Exploit for SQL injection in SimpleCalendar - CVE-2018-5974

ID:6259 - Exploit for SQL injection in SimpleCalendar - CVE-2018-5974

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU26244
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5974
CWE-ID: CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
SimpleCalendar

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability 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 "catid" array parameter. 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.