XOOPS 2.5.6 selgroups sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in XOOPS 2.5.6. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument selgroups results in sql injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-8999. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in XOOPS 2.5.6 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument selgroups 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 htdocs/modules/system/admin.php in XOOPS before 2.5.7 Final allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the selgroups parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 11/20/2014 by Manuel Garcia Cardenas (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xoops.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-8999 since 11/19/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2.5.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98752), SecurityFocus (BID 71117†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47378†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

XOOPS

Version

2.5.6

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XOOPS 2.5.6

Timelineinfo

11/17/2014 🔍
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11/20/2014 +1 days 🔍
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12/02/2014 +12 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +115 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 129134
Researcher: Manuel Garcia Cardenas
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-8999 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8999
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72927
X-Force: 98752
SecurityFocus: 71117 - XOOPS 'admin.php' SQL Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 47378 - XOOPS Prior to 2.5.7 Remote SQL Injection via the selgroups Parameter, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/04/2022 09:54
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (55), 06/13/2017 08:43 (5), 04/04/2022 09:54 (3)
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