MailSherlock up to 1.5 letgo.cgi select_mid sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in MailSherlock up to 1.5. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file letgo.cgi. The manipulation of the argument select_mid as part of Parameter leads to sql injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-17542. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in MailSherlock up to 1.5. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file letgo.cgi. The manipulation of the argument select_mid as part of a Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQL Injection exists in MailSherlock before 1.5.235 for OAKlouds allows an unauthenticated user to extract the subjects of the emails of other users within the enterprise via the select_mid parameter in an letgo.cgi request.

The bug was discovered 10/11/2018. The weakness was shared 02/11/2019 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at twcert.org.tw. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17542 since 09/26/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 123 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.5.235 eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MailSherlock 1.5.235

Timelineinfo

09/26/2018 🔍
10/11/2018 +15 days 🔍
02/11/2019 +123 days 🔍
02/11/2019 +0 days 🔍
07/09/2023 +1609 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: twcert.org.tw
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-17542 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130744

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2019 12:07 AM
Updated: 07/09/2023 11:12 AM
Changes: 02/12/2019 12:07 AM (59), 05/09/2020 06:49 PM (2), 07/09/2023 11:12 AM (14)
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