CVE-2019-11518 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in SEMCMS 3.8 version, allowing for SQL Injection due to incomplete protection mechanisms.

Understanding CVE-2019-11518

This CVE involves a security issue in SEMCMS 3.8 that enables SQL Injection through the SEMCMS_Inquiry.php file.

What is CVE-2019-11518?

The vulnerability in SEMCMS 3.8 arises from incomplete protection mechanisms in the class.phpmailer.php file, leading to the potential for AID[] SQL Injection.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11518

The vulnerability could allow malicious actors to execute SQL Injection attacks, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data stored in SEMCMS 3.8.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11518

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in SEMCMS 3.8 allows for AID[] SQL Injection due to incomplete protection mechanisms in the class.phpmailer.php file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: SEMCMS 3.8
Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious SQL code through the AID[] parameter in the SEMCMS_Inquiry.php file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-11518 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent SQL Injection attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in the future.

Patching and Updates

Regularly monitor for security updates and patches released by SEMCMS to address the vulnerability.