CVE-2018-6363 in Task Rabbit Clone
Summary
by MITRE
SQL Injection exists in Task Rabbit Clone 1.0 via the single_blog.php id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-6363 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Task Rabbit Clone 1.0 web application, specifically targeting the single_blog.php script through the id parameter. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields for execution by the database. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting arbitrary SQL commands through the id parameter, potentially compromising the entire backend database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user input from the id parameter in single_blog.php is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. When an attacker submits malicious input through this parameter, the application fails to validate or escape special SQL characters, enabling the execution of unauthorized database operations. This weakness creates a pathway for attackers to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially escalate privileges within the application's database environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform comprehensive database reconnaissance and manipulation. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to user credentials, personal information, business data, and potentially allow for persistent backdoor establishment within the application. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire system, as database-level access enables attackers to modify or delete critical application data while maintaining stealth through proper SQL injection techniques that avoid detection by basic security measures.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-6363 must focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The recommended approach involves adopting prepared statements with parameterized queries to ensure that user input cannot alter the structure of SQL commands. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization, output encoding, and least privilege database access controls will significantly reduce the attack surface. Security measures should include regular code reviews focusing on database interaction patterns, implementation of web application firewalls, and comprehensive penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application stack. The remediation process must also include updating the Task Rabbit Clone 1.0 application to a patched version that properly handles database inputs according to industry security standards such as those recommended by the Open Web Application Security Project and the Center for Internet Security.