CVE-2022-51023: PHPOK < 5.4.081 SQL Injection via api.php sort Parameter
PHPOK 4.5.000 before 5.4.081 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate ORDER BY clauses via the sort parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to /api.php?c=project&f=index with extractvalue payloads in sort to extract database information through error messages. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-14.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which PHPOK versions are affected?
PHPOK versions from 4.5.000 through versions before 5.4.081 are affected.
Does exploitation require authentication or user interaction?
No. The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker over the network, with no user interaction required.
What activity may indicate attempted exploitation?
Review requests to /api.php?c=project&f=index that include SQL injection payloads in the sort parameter, particularly extractvalue-based payloads. These attempts may cause database error messages that expose database information.
Has this vulnerability been exploited in the wild?
Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-14.