Serendipity up to 2.0.1 functions_comments.inc.php serendipity_checkCommentToken serendipity[id] sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Serendipity up to 2.0.1. This issue affects the function serendipity_checkCommentToken of the file include/functions_comments.inc.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument serendipity[id] results in sql injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2015-6943. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Serendipity up to 2.0.1 (Content Management System). This affects the function serendipity_checkCommentToken of the file include/functions_comments.inc.php. The manipulation of the argument serendipity[id] 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 the serendipity_checkCommentToken function in include/functions_comments.inc.php in Serendipity before 2.0.2, when "Use Tokens for Comment Moderation" enabled, allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the serendipity[id] parameter to serendipity_admin.php.

The weakness was disclosed 09/15/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-6943 since 09/15/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:include/functions_comments.inc.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-54243†). The entries VDB-77731 and VDB-77732 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Serendipity 2.0.2

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 133428
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2015-6943 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6943
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77697
SecurityTracker: 1033558
Vulnerability Center: 54243 - s9y Serendipity before 2.0.2 Remote SQL Injection Vulnerability in the serendipity_checkCommentToken Function, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2015 10:42
Updated: 06/15/2022 02:20
Changes: 09/16/2015 10:42 (50), 03/11/2018 09:50 (8), 06/15/2022 02:20 (4)
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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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