# CVE-2020-15487: Re:Desk 2.3 contains a blind unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the getBaseCriteria() function in the protected/models/Ticket.ph

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-09-30 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Re:Desk 2.3 contains a blind unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the getBaseCriteria() function in the protected/models/Ticket.php file. By modifying the folder GET parameter, it is possible to execute arbitrary SQL statements via a crafted URL. Unauthenticated remote command execution is possible by using this SQL injection to update certain database values, which are then executed by a bizRule eval() function in the yii/framework/web/auth/CAuthManager.php file. Resultant authorization bypass is also possible, by recovering or modifying password hashes and password reset tokens, allowing for administrative privileges to be obtained.

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## References

- https://www.re-desk.com/download-help-desk-software.html
- https://labs.f-secure.com/advisories/redesk-v2-3-multiple-issues/

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