CVE-2019-5117 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-5117 affecting YouPHPTube 7.6 with SQL injection vulnerabilities. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your system.
YouPHPTube 7.6 contains SQL injection vulnerabilities in the authenticated section, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the database and user credentials.
Understanding CVE-2019-5117
There are vulnerabilities in the authenticated section of YouPHPTube 7.6 that can be exploited through SQL injection.
What is CVE-2019-5117?
Exploitable SQL injection vulnerabilities exist in the authenticated portion of YouPHPTube 7.6. An attacker can trigger SQL injections by sending specially crafted web requests.
The Impact of CVE-2019-5117
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 7.4 (High)
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- Scope: Changed
- User Interaction: None
- Availability Impact: Low
Technical Details of CVE-2019-5117
Vulnerability Description
Specially crafted web requests can cause SQL injections in YouPHPTube 7.6, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the database and user credentials.
Affected Systems and Versions
- YouPHPTube 6.2
- YouPHPTube 7.6
- YouPHPTube 7.7 commit 64d35de96e43c5e5b3d582162c12b86eec7e986b (Oct 1st 2019)
Exploitation Mechanism
An attacker can send a web request with parameters containing SQL injection attacks to trigger this vulnerability.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor
- Monitor and restrict user input to prevent SQL injection attacks
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential risks
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and apply them promptly to secure the system