SQL injection vulnerability found in Yii Framework Yii 2 Framework before v.2.0.47 allows the a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the runAction function. NOTE: the software maintainer's position is that the vulnerability is in third-party code, not in the framework.
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from yiiframework organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-04-04T15:15:08.983
2025-02-13T16:15:39.263
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | yiiframework | yii | ≤ 2.0.47 | Yes |
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