Published:2010/12/08  Last Updated:2010/12/08

JVN#78536512
Movable Type vulnerable to SQL injection
Critical

Overview

Movable Type contains SQL injection vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • Movable Type Open Source 5.031 and earlier
  • Movable Type 5.031 (includes Professional and Community Packs) and earlier
  • Movable Type Advanced 5.031 and earlier
For more information, refer to the developer's website.

Description

Movable Type, a web log system from Six Apart KK, contains a SQL injection vulnerability.

Impact

A remote attacker may view or modify information stored by the product.

Solution

Update the Software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.

Vendor Status

Vendor Link
Six Apart KK Movable Type 5.04 and 4.35 Release Notes

References

  1. IPA
    Security Alert for Vulnerability in Movable Type

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2010.12.08  Critical

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required the vulnerability can be exploited without an honest user taking any action
  • High
Exploit Complexity the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE CVE-2010-3922
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2010-000061

Update History

2010/12/08
Information under the sections "References" were modified.