CVE-2018-6893 : Security Advisory and Response

In the dayrui FineCms 5.2.0, a SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the controllers/member/Api.php file, allowing attackers to execute malicious SQL statements.

Understanding CVE-2018-6893

This CVE involves a SQL Injection vulnerability in a specific file of the FineCms version mentioned.

What is CVE-2018-6893?

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject SQL statements by manipulating specific parameters in a request.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6893

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and potentially full control of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6893

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from inadequate filtering of user-supplied input in the 'module' parameter of the 's=member,c=api,m=checktitle' request.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: dayrui FineCms 5.2.0
Vendor: Not specified
Versions: Not specified

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request with a malicious SQL statement as the 'module' parameter.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches or updates provided by the software vendor.
Implement input validation and proper filtering mechanisms in web applications.
Monitor and analyze SQL queries for unusual patterns.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the FineCms software is updated to a version that includes a fix for the SQL Injection vulnerability.