VDB-113521 · CVE-2018-5981 · EDB-ID 44112

Gallery WD 1.3.6 on Joomla tag_id/gallery_id sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Gallery WD 1.3.6 on Joomla. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation of the argument tag_id/gallery_id as part of Parameter causes sql injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-5981. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Gallery WD 1.3.6 on Joomla (Photo Gallery Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument tag_id/gallery_id 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. The summary by CVE is:

SQL Injection exists in the Gallery WD 1.3.6 component for Joomla! via the tag_id parameter or gallery_id parameter.

The bug was discovered 02/16/2018. The weakness was released 02/17/2018 as EDB-ID 44112 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-5981 since 01/22/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (44112). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Photo Gallery Software

Name

Gallery WD

Version

1.3.6

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/22/2018 🔍
02/16/2018 +25 days 🔍
02/17/2018 +1 days 🔍
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02/18/2018 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: EDB-ID 44112
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-5981 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5981
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113521
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/18/2018 10:53
Updated: 06/14/2025 01:03
Changes: 02/18/2018 10:53 (66), 01/06/2020 15:40 (1), 06/14/2025 01:03 (16)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.