CVE-2016-20018
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2016-20018 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Knex Knex.js through 2.3.0 has a limited SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited to ignore the WHERE clause of a SQL query.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Knex Knex.js through 2.3.0 has a limited SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited to ignore the WHERE clause of a SQL query.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Knexjs | Knex | <= 2.3.0 |
References
- https://github.com/knex/knex/issues/1227Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ghostccamm.com/blog/knex_sqli/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/knex/knex/issues/1227Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ghostccamm.com/blog/knex_sqli/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-20018?
Knex Knex.js through 2.3.0 has a limited SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited to ignore the WHERE clause of a SQL query.
How severe is CVE-2016-20018?
CVE-2016-20018 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-20018?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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