CVE-2020-21808: Nukeviet/nukeviet SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-84gf-rw24-pfqg
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-21808 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Nukeviet/nukeviet libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves nukeviet sql injection vulnerability via topicsid parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.08.

CVE-2020-21808 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-21808
GHSA Identifier GHSA-84gf-rw24-pfqg
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Nukeviet/nukeviet
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-21808

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Nukeviet/nukeviet dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

nukeviet/nukeviet fixed: 4.3.08 
Upgrade nukeviet/nukeviet to 4.3.08
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for nukeviet/nukeviet

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-21808, inspect your project dependencies for Nukeviet/nukeviet:

inspect dependencies for nukeviet/nukeviet

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nukeviet/nukeviet in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.3.08), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Nukeviet/nukeviet, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

SQL Injection vulnerability in NukeViet CMS 4.0.10 - 4.3.07 via the topicsid parameter in `modules/news/admin/addtotopics.php`.

CVE-2020-21808 Affected Nukeviet/nukeviet Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.08
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nukeviet/nukeviet
 Packagist
≥ 4.0.10
< 4.3.08
4.3.08

References

NVD — CVE-2020-21808 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-21808
Nukeviet/nukeviet Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nukeviet/nukeviet
Nukeviet/nukeviet Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nukeviet/nukeviet/blob/4.3.08/CHANGELOG.txt#L11
nukeviet.vn/vi/news/tin-an-ninh... WEB
https://nukeviet.vn/vi/news/Tin-an-ninh/huong-dan-fix-loi-bao-mat-nukeviet-4-va-module-shops-612.html
whitehub.net/submissions/1516 WEB
https://whitehub.net/submissions/1516

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-21808?
CVE-2020-21808 is a security vulnerability in Nukeviet/nukeviet involving NukeViet SQL Injection vulnerability via topicsid parameter under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Nukeviet/nukeviet versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.08 across affected packages: nukeviet/nukeviet.
What version fixes CVE-2020-21808?
Upgrading to 4.3.08 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nukeviet/nukeviet affected?
Yes, nukeviet/nukeviet is affected in releases prior to 4.3.08. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.08 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-21808?
CVE-2020-21808 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-21808?
CVE-2020-21808 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2020-21808?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for nukeviet/nukeviet'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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