CVE-2013-5957: SQL Injection
First published: Wed Nov 27 2013(Updated: )
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in CRM/Core/Page/AJAX/Location.php in CiviCRM before 4.2.12, 4.3.x before 4.3.7, and 4.4.x before 4.4.beta4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the _value parameter to (1) ajax/jqState or (2) ajax/jqcounty.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CiviCRM | =4.4-alpha3 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.4-beta1 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.4-beta2 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.4-beta3 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.4.0-alpha1 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.4.0-alpha2 | |
| CiviCRM | <=4.2.11 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.0 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.1 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.2 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.4 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.5 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.6 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.7 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.8 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.9 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.2.10 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.0 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.1 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.2 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.3 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.4 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.5 | |
| CiviCRM | =4.3.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://civicrm.org/advisory/civi-sa-2013-009-sql-injection-vulnerability
- https://github.com/civicrm/civicrm-core/pull/1708.diff
- https://www.navixia.com/blog/entry/navixia-finds-critical-vulnerability-in-civicrm-cve-2013-5957.html
- https://www.navixia.com/company/navixia-news/395-navixia-finds-critical-vulnerability-in-civicrm.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5957?
CVE-2013-5957 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation via SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5957?
To fix CVE-2013-5957, upgrade CiviCRM to version 4.2.12 or later, 4.3.7 or later, or 4.4.beta4 or later.
Which versions of CiviCRM are affected by CVE-2013-5957?
CVE-2013-5957 affects CiviCRM versions prior to 4.2.12, 4.3.x before 4.3.7, and 4.4.x before 4.4.beta4.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-5957?
CVE-2013-5957 can be exploited for SQL injection attacks, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
Is CVE-2013-5957 a common vulnerability in CiviCRM?
Yes, CVE-2013-5957 is one of the known SQL injection vulnerabilities that have been identified in earlier versions of CiviCRM.
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