Super CMS Blog Pro 1.0 authors_post.php Author sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Super CMS Blog Pro 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file authors_post.php. The manipulation of the argument Author as part of Parameter leads to sql injection. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-17391. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Super CMS Blog Pro 1.0 (Blog Software). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file authors_post.php. The manipulation of the argument author as part of a Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL Injection exists in authors_post.php in Super Cms Blog Pro 1.0 via the author parameter.

The bug was discovered 09/24/2018. The weakness was presented 09/28/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at packetstormsecurity.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-17391 since 09/23/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

The exploit is available 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 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:authors_post.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 (45463). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/23/2018 🔍
09/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
09/27/2018 +2 days 🔍
09/28/2018 +1 days 🔍
09/28/2018 +0 days 🔍
08/07/2025 +2505 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 149519
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17391 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17391
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124553
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2018 08:42
Updated: 08/07/2025 21:49
Changes: 09/28/2018 08:42 (59), 03/27/2020 16:57 (4), 05/19/2023 11:22 (4), 08/07/2025 21:49 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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