CVE-2013-0209: SQL Injection

Published Jan 23, 2013
·
Updated

lib/MT/Upgrade.pm in mt-upgrade.cgi in Movable Type 4.2x and 4.3x through 4.38 does not require authentication for requests to database-migration functions, which allows remote attackers to conduct eval injection and SQL injection attacks via crafted parameters, as demonstrated by an eval injection attack against the coredropmetafortable function, leading to execution of arbitrary Perl code.

Affected Software

33 affected components
Sixapart Movable Type=4.21
Sixapart Movable Type=4.22
Sixapart Movable Type=4.23
Sixapart Movable Type=4.24
Sixapart Movable Type=4.25
Sixapart Movable Type=4.26
Sixapart Movable Type=4.27
Sixapart Movable Type=4.28
Sixapart Movable Type=4.28
Sixapart Movable Type=4.28
Sixapart Movable Type=4.29
Sixapart Movable Type=4.29
Sixapart Movable Type=4.29
Sixapart Movable Type=4.31
Sixapart Movable Type=4.32
Sixapart Movable Type=4.33
Sixapart Movable Type=4.34
Sixapart Movable Type=4.35
Sixapart Movable Type=4.36
Sixapart Movable Type=4.37
Sixapart Movable Type=4.38
Sixapart Movable Type=4.261
Sixapart Movable Type=4.291
Sixapart Movable Type=4.291
Sixapart Movable Type=4.291
Sixapart Movable Type=4.292
Sixapart Movable Type=4.292
Sixapart Movable Type=4.292
Sixapart Movable Type=4.361
Sixapart Movable Type=4.36
Sixapart Movable Type=4.37
Sixapart Movable Type=4.38
Sixapart Movable Type=4.361

Event History

Jan 23, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0209?

CVE-2013-0209 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote SQL injection and eval injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0209?

To fix CVE-2013-0209, upgrade Movable Type to version 4.39 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2013-0209?

CVE-2013-0209 affects Movable Type versions from 4.21 through 4.38.

4

Can CVE-2013-0209 allow remote access?

Yes, CVE-2013-0209 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through SQL or eval injection.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2013-0209?

No, CVE-2013-0209 does not require authentication for requests, making it easier for attackers to exploit.

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