XWiki SQL Injection Fiasco: How Not to Manage Your Database
Discover a blind SQL Injection vulnerability in XWiki 14 via the getdeleteddocuments.vm template. With a little payload magic, attackers can inject arbitrary SQL statements, potentially wreaking havoc with data exfiltration and more. So, if you’re running XWiki Platform ≤ 14.x, it’s time to patch up and avoid unwanted surprises!
Hot Take:
SQL injection is like the “open sesame” of the cyber world, except it’s less magical and more malicious. XWiki 14’s vulnerability might make you rethink your database security strategy faster than you can say ‘DROP TABLE’.
Key Points:
- XWiki Platform version 14.x and earlier are susceptible to SQL Injection via the `sort` parameter.
- The exploit can lead to data theft, authentication bypass, or denial of service.
- Crafting a specific payload and injecting it into the `getdeleteddocuments.vm` template is the key to exploiting this vulnerability.
- The vulnerability was confirmed using a C-based curl exploit.
- A proof of concept for this vulnerability is available on GitHub.
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