PHPFox 3.6.0 search[sort_by] sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHPFox 3.6.0. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument search[sort_by] results in sql injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-5121. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHPFox 3.6.0. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument search[sort_by] with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in PHPFox before 3.6.0 (build6) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search[sort_by] parameter to user/browse/view_/.

The weakness was published 08/14/2013 by Matias Fontanini (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-5121 since 08/14/2013. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 3.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (27430), SecurityFocus (BID 61660†) and OSVDB (96028†). Similar entry is available at VDB-10978. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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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: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PHPFox 3.6.0

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03/24/2015 +587 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Matias Fontanini
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-5121 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5121
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64665
SecurityFocus: 61660 - phpFox CVE-2013-5120 SQL Injection Vulnerability
OSVDB: 96028

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 02/02/2025 00:08
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (54), 03/01/2019 09:33 (4), 02/02/2025 00:08 (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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