External risk intelligence

AiOPMSD SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: HIGH (CVSS 8.8)

CVE-2018-25418

A vulnerability in AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 enables unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive database information. This SQL injection flaw allows the extraction of usernames and database names, posing a business risk through potential data exposure.

4Halo Surface Signal

SQL Injection

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2018-25418

The vulnerability exists in a web application accessible via HTTP GET requests. As a web-based service, it is commonly deployed as an internet-facing application, making its input parameters, such as the year parameter in year.php, reachable from the public internet in typical web deployments.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A vulnerability in AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 can allow attackers to access sensitive database information. By sending specially crafted requests, an attacker can inject malicious SQL code. This flaw could lead to the exposure of confidential data.

  • Vulnerable component: AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0
  • Core weakness: SQL injection via year parameter
  • Main business impact: Extraction of sensitive database information

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

This vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive database information without authentication. The attack targets the `year.php` script within AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0. An attacker can send a specially crafted GET request to this script, injecting malicious SQL code into the `year` parameter. Successful exploitation can lead to the extraction of database contents, including usernames and database names.

  • Exposure condition: Internet-facing web application.
  • Attacker starting point: Unauthenticated access.
  • Trigger and result: Inject SQL via `year` parameter to extract data.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability in AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 could allow unauthorized individuals to access sensitive database information. Attackers can exploit this by sending crafted requests to the `year.php` file. The potential exposure of usernames, database names, and version details presents a significant risk to affected organizations. Given the ease of exploitation and the potential for data theft, this vulnerability warrants prompt attention.

  • Low skill level attackers can exploit.
  • No authentication or access needed.
  • Data exposure warrants urgent action.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries within the AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 application by injecting malicious code through the year parameter. Successful exploitation could lead to the extraction of sensitive database information, including usernames and database names. Organizations should prioritize identifying and mitigating systems exposed to this risk.

  • Find AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 assets.
  • Reduce exposure or isolate risk.
  • Fix, verify, and monitor.

Frequently asked questions

What is AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 and what is it used for?

AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 is a software application. Users interact with it to manage data or perform specific tasks, though the exact function is not detailed in the provided context. The vulnerability exists within this specific version of the software.

How does the CVE-2018-25418 vulnerability work?

CVE-2018-25418 is an SQL injection weakness. Attackers can send a crafted GET request to a script named `year.php`. By inserting malicious SQL code into the `year` parameter, they can trick the application into executing arbitrary SQL commands, potentially revealing sensitive database contents.

What are the preconditions for exploiting CVE-2018-25418?

An attacker does not need any special privileges or authentication to exploit this vulnerability. The attack involves sending a GET request to the `year.php` script. The vulnerability is triggered by manipulating the `year` parameter within that request.

Who needs to care about this vulnerability, according to Halo Surface Signal?

Organizations running AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0, especially if it is internet-facing, should be concerned. The Halo Surface Signal indicates that web applications like this are typically accessible from the public internet, meaning the input parameters can be reached by external attackers.

What are the first steps for responding to this vulnerability?

The initial steps involve identifying all assets running AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 within your environment. Once identified, focus on reducing their exposure or isolating them to mitigate the risk. The next actions are to apply a fix, verify the remediation, and continue monitoring the systems.

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