SQL Injection Vulnerability in LayerBB by LayerBB Team
CVE-2018-17988

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Layerbb

Status
Layerbb
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 March 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-17988?

LayerBB versions 1.1.1 and 1.1.3 are susceptible to SQL injection through the 'search_query' parameter in the search.php file. This vulnerability allows attackers to craft malicious input that can manipulate the database queries executed by the application. Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive information stored in the database, highlighting the need for developers to implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to mitigate such risks.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-17988 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45530/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://github.com/AndyRixon/LayerBB/issues/51
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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