CVE-2013-4662: SQL Injection

Published Jan 29, 2014
·
Updated

The Quick Search API in CiviCRM 4.2.0 through 4.2.9 and 4.3.0 through 4.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the validation layer and conduct SQL injection attacks via a direct request to the "second layer" of the API, related to contact.getquick.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
composer/civicrm/civicrm-core>=4.3.0<4.3.3
4.3.3
composer/civicrm/civicrm-core>=4.2.0<4.2.9
4.2.9
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.2.0
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.2.1
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.2.2
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.2.4
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.2.5
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.2.6
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.2.7
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.2.8
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.2.9
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.3.0
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.3.1
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.3.2
CiviCRM CiviCRM=4.3.3

Event History

Jan 29, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
04:52 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4662?

CVE-2013-4662 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4662?

To fix CVE-2013-4662, update your CiviCRM installation to version 4.3.4 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4662?

CVE-2013-4662 affects CiviCRM versions 4.2.0 to 4.2.9 and 4.3.0 to 4.3.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4662?

CVE-2013-4662 is classified as an SQL injection vulnerability allowing for unauthorized data manipulation.

5

Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2013-4662?

Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2013-4662 to bypass validation and perform SQL injection.

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