CVE-2018-25206

8.2

Sitemakin · KomSeo Cart

KomSeo Cart 1.3 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the my_item_search parameter in edit.php, allowing unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information.

Executive summary

An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Sitemakin KomSeo Cart 1.3 poses a critical risk of database compromise and unauthorized data exfiltration.

Vulnerability

This flaw is an SQL injection vulnerability located within the my_item_search parameter of the edit.php file. An unauthenticated attacker can submit crafted POST requests to execute arbitrary SQL commands, enabling them to extract information from the backend database.

Business impact

Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized party to access, modify, or delete sensitive information stored within the application database. Given the CVSS score of 8.2, this vulnerability represents a high risk that could lead to full data breaches, loss of customer confidentiality, and significant reputational damage.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Since no official patch is currently available, administrators should restrict access to the affected edit.php endpoint or disable the search functionality until a secure update is released by the vendor.

Proactive Monitoring: Security teams should review web server access logs for anomalous POST requests to edit.php, specifically searching for SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, comments, or common injection keywords.

Compensating Controls: Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules configured to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the my_item_search parameter.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: Yes, a public proof-of-concept exists as documented in the Exploit-DB entry 44753.

Analyst recommendation

Given the availability of public exploit code and the critical nature of SQL injection, organizations using Sitemakin KomSeo Cart 1.3 must prioritize immediate mitigation. If a vendor update is not available, implement strict input validation and access controls at the network edge to prevent exploitation while awaiting a permanent resolution.

Sources

Originally found and disclosed by Özkan Mustafa Akkuş (AkkuS), per the CVE Program record.