CVE-2024-43018: piwigo SQL Injection

Description

Piwigo 13.8.0 and below is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the parameters max_level and min_register. These parameters are used in ws_user_gerList function from file include\ws_functions\pwg.users.php and this same function is called by ws.php file at some point can be used for searching users in advanced way in /admin.php?page=user_list.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
piwigo	piwigo	< 13.8.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/issues/2197

Exploits

https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/issues/2197 https://github.com/inesmarcal/CVE-2024-43018 https://github.com/joaosilva21/CVE-2024-43018

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43018? +

Piwigo 13.8.0 and below is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the parameters max_level and min_register. These parameters are used in ws_user_gerList function from file include\ws_functions\pwg.users.php and this same function is called by ws.php file at some point can be used for searching users in advanced way in /admin.php?page=user_list. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-43018? +

CVE-2024-43018 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43018? +

CVE-2024-43018 affects products from piwigo, specifically: piwigo. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-43018? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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