CVE-2013-4662

Description

The Quick Search API in CiviCRM 4.2.0 through 4.2.9 and 4.3.0 through 4.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the validation layer and conduct SQL injection attacks via a direct request to the "second layer" of the API, related to contact.getquick.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory civicrm.org Vendor Advisory civicrm.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://civicrm.org/advisory/civi-sa-2013-004-limited-sql-injection-quick-search-api vendor advisory
http://issues.civicrm.org/jira/browse/CRM-12765 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4662?
CVE-2013-4662 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-4662?
To fix CVE-2013-4662, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-4662 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-4662 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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