What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8820?

CVE-2018-8820 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-8820?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-8820. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.8%.

Globalforms CVE-2018-8820

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2018-03-28 cve@mitre.org

SQLi Globalforms

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 28, 2018 - 20:29 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in Square 9 GlobalForms 6.2.x. A Time Based SQL injection vulnerability in the "match" parameter allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. It is possible to upgrade access to full server compromise via xp_cmdshell. In some cases, the authentication requirement for the attack can be met by sending the default admin credentials.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in Square 9 GlobalForms 6.2.x. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. An issue was discovered in Square 9 GlobalForms 6.2.x. A Time Based SQL injection vulnerability in the "match" parameter allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. It is possible to upgrade access to full server compromise via xp_cmdshell. In some cases, the authentication requirement for the attack can be met by sending the default admin credentials. Affected products include: Square-9 Globalforms.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.