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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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7DescriptionCVE.org
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Rankie: from n/a through n/a.
AnalysisAI
SQL Injection vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure and service degradation. The vulnerability affects Rankie across unspecified version ranges and requires valid user credentials to exploit. While the CVSS score of 8.5 indicates high severity, real-world exploitation risk depends on whether public proof-of-concept code exists and the prevalence of Rankie deployments in production environments.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability stems from CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command), a classic SQL Injection flaw where user-supplied input is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into SQL queries. ValvePress Rankie, an SEO rank tracking and keyword monitoring solution, likely fails to use parameterized queries or proper input validation/escaping in one or more database-connected functions. The authenticated attack vector (PR:L in CVSS vector) suggests the vulnerability exists in features accessible only to logged-in users, such as keyword queries, report generation, or project management interfaces. The cross-scope impact (S:C) indicates potential for privilege escalation or lateral movement within connected systems.
RemediationAI
Immediate actions: (1) Contact ValvePress for official security patch and apply immediately upon release; (2) If patch unavailable, restrict database-level permissions for Rankie service accounts to least-privilege principle (select-only on non-sensitive tables where possible); (3) Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection payloads (common patterns: UNION, OR 1=1, --); (4) Monitor database logs for suspicious query patterns or failed SQL statements from Rankie processes; (5) Review access logs to identify any exploitation attempts; (6) Consider temporary disabling of affected features if they can be isolated. Longer-term: upgrade to patched version when available, implement parameterized queries/prepared statements in custom integrations, and conduct code review of Rankie's data layer.
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EUVD-2025-18543