External risk intelligence

Endonesia Portal SQL Injection Vulnerability.

CVE advisorySeverity: HIGH (CVSS 8.8)

CVE-2018-25407

A vulnerability in the eNdonesia Portal allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL queries. This could lead to the extraction of sensitive database information, impacting data integrity and posing a business risk. Organizations should identify affected assets and restrict external access.

4Halo Surface Signal

SQL Injection

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2018-25407

The vulnerability affects a web portal application. Such applications are commonly deployed as public-facing web services intended for internet access, making their input parameters frequently reachable by external users.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A vulnerability exists within the eNdonesia Portal application that could allow unauthorized individuals to access sensitive database information. This flaw stems from how the application handles user-provided input, enabling attackers to manipulate queries and extract data. The potential impact includes the exposure of confidential details such as user credentials and system configurations, posing a significant risk to organizational data integrity and security.

  • Vulnerable component: eNdonesia Portal application
  • Core weakness: SQL injection in mod.php
  • Main business impact: Sensitive data extraction

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

This vulnerability permits unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through specific parameters in the `mod.php` file of the eNdonesia Portal. This injection can lead to the extraction of sensitive database information.

  • Exposure condition: Publicly accessible web portal.
  • Attacker starting point: Internet access to `mod.php`.
  • Trigger and result: Inject SQL via parameters to extract data.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

SQL injection vulnerabilities in this portal application could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries. This could lead to the extraction of sensitive database information. The impact on affected organizations includes potential data breaches and unauthorized access to system details.

  • Attackers with low skill can exploit.
  • No access or conditions required.
  • Business risk is high urgency.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL queries into a web portal. Successful exploitation could lead to the extraction of sensitive database information, such as usernames and database details. The attack vector is network-based, meaning it can be exploited over the internet.

  • Identify affected portal assets.
  • Restrict external access to the portal.
  • Apply vendor updates and verify fixes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the eNdonesia Portal and what is it used for?

The eNdonesia Portal is a web application that allows users to interact with online content. It is used for managing and displaying various types of information, such as articles, discussions, and galleries, on a website.

What kind of weakness does CVE-2018-25407 represent in eNdonesia Portal?

CVE-2018-25407 is a SQL injection vulnerability. This means that attackers can insert malicious SQL code into the portal's input fields, which can then be executed by the database.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-25407 in eNdonesia Portal?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the `mod.php` file of the eNdonesia Portal. They can inject SQL code through parameters like `artid`, `cid`, `did`, `contid`, and `aboutid` without needing any authentication or special access.

Who should be concerned about this vulnerability in eNdonesia Portal?

Organizations that run the eNdonesia Portal and have it accessible from the internet should be concerned. Because the portal is internet-facing, it's more likely to be targeted by external attackers.

What is the first step for responding to this CVE in eNdonesia Portal?

The first step is to identify all instances of the eNdonesia Portal within your environment. If possible, restrict external access to the portal while you investigate applying any available vendor updates.

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