CVE-2013-6172: SQL Injection

Published Nov 5, 2013
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Updated

steps/utils/savepref.inc in Roundcube webmail before 0.8.7 and 0.9.x before 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to modify configuration settings via the session parameter, which can be leveraged to read arbitrary files, conduct SQL injection attacks, and execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

54 affected components
Roundcube Webmail<=0.8.6
Roundcube Webmail=0.1
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-20050811
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-20050820
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-20051007
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-20051021
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-alpha
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-beta
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-beta2
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-rc1
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-rc2
Roundcube Webmail=0.1-stable
Roundcube Webmail=0.1.1
Roundcube Webmail=0.2
Roundcube Webmail=0.2-alpha
Roundcube Webmail=0.2-beta
Roundcube Webmail=0.2-stable
Roundcube Webmail=0.2.1
Roundcube Webmail=0.2.2
Roundcube Webmail=0.3
Roundcube Webmail=0.3-beta
Roundcube Webmail=0.3-rc1
Roundcube Webmail=0.3-stable
Roundcube Webmail=0.3.1
Roundcube Webmail=0.4
Roundcube Webmail=0.4-beta
Roundcube Webmail=0.4.1
Roundcube Webmail=0.4.2
Roundcube Webmail=0.5
Roundcube Webmail=0.5-beta
Roundcube Webmail=0.5-rc
Roundcube Webmail=0.5.1
Roundcube Webmail=0.5.2
Roundcube Webmail=0.5.3
Roundcube Webmail=0.5.4
Roundcube Webmail=0.6
Roundcube Webmail=0.7
Roundcube Webmail=0.7.1
Roundcube Webmail=0.7.2
Roundcube Webmail=0.7.3
Roundcube Webmail=0.8.0
Roundcube Webmail=0.8.1
Roundcube Webmail=0.8.2
Roundcube Webmail=0.8.3
Roundcube Webmail=0.8.4
Roundcube Webmail=0.8.5
Roundcube Webmail=0.9-beta
Roundcube Webmail=0.9-rc
Roundcube Webmail=0.9-rc2
Roundcube Webmail=0.9.0
Roundcube Webmail=0.9.1
Roundcube Webmail=0.9.2
Roundcube Webmail=0.9.3
Roundcube Webmail=0.9.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade roundcube webmail to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.8.7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade roundcube webmail to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.9.5

Event History

Nov 5, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6172?

CVE-2013-6172 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized configuration modifications and code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6172?

To fix CVE-2013-6172, you should upgrade Roundcube webmail to version 0.8.7 or 0.9.5 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-6172?

CVE-2013-6172 can be exploited to conduct SQL injection attacks, read arbitrary files, and execute arbitrary code.

4

Which versions of Roundcube are affected by CVE-2013-6172?

CVE-2013-6172 affects all versions of Roundcube webmail prior to 0.8.7 and 0.9.x versions before 0.9.5.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2013-6172?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2013-6172, and upgrading to the latest version is the recommended solution.

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