SQL Injection in SocialEngine

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Advisory ID:	HTB23286
Product:	SocialEngine
Vendor:	Webligo
Vulnerable Versions:	4.8.9 and probably prior
Tested Version:	4.8.9
Advisory Publication:	December 21, 2015 [without technical details]
Vendor Notification:	December 21, 2015
Public Disclosure:	April 6, 2016
Latest Update:	April 5, 2016
Vulnerability Type:	SQL Injection [CWE-89]
CVE Reference:	Pending
Risk Level:	High

CVSSv2 Base Score:	7.1 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L]
Discovered and Provided:	High-Tech Bridge Security Research Lab
Advisory Details:
High-Tech Bridge Security Research Lab discovered SQL-Injection vulnerability in a popular social networking software SocialEngine. The vulnerability can be exploited to gain access to potentially sensitive information in database and compromise the entire website. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of input data passed via the "orderby" HTTP GET parameter to "/index.php" script. A remote unauthenticated attacker can modify present query and execute arbitrary SQL commands in application's database. A simple exploit below uses time-based SQL injection technique to demonstrate existence of the vulnerability. The following HTTP request will make page render for 99 seconds, if MySQL server version is is equal "5": http://[host]/blogs/?category=0&end_date=&orderby=1%20AND%20%28SELECT%20*%20 FROM%20%28SELECT%28SLEEP%28IF%28MID%28version%28%29,1,1%29%20LIKE%205,99,0%2 9%29%29%29MTeU%29
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Update to SocialEngine 4.8.10 More Information: http://blog.socialengine.com/2016/01/20/socialengine-php-4-8-10-is-released/

References:
[1] High-Tech Bridge Advisory HTB23286 - https://www.immuniweb.com/advisory/HTB23286 - SQL Injection in SocialEngine [2] SocialEngine - http://www.socialengine.com/ - SocialEngine is PHP community software that helps you build your own custom social network website. Advanced social networking features include blogs, photo albums, user groups and forums, providing complete control over the layout and functionality of your social network, community, forum, or portal. [3] Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) - http://cwe.mitre.org - targeted to developers and security practitioners, CWE is a formal list of software weakness types. [4] ImmuniWeb® - Leveraging the power of machine-learning and genius of human brain to deliver the most advanced web application security and penetration testing. [5] ImmuniWeb® SSLScan - Test your servers for security and compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA and NIST.

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HTB23279: Multiple SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in mcart.xls Bitrix Module

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