CVE-2013-1617 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.4 Published Updated

Remote authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands in the Symantec Web Gateway management console.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-1617?

CVE-2013-1617 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2013. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1617?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Symantec Web Gateway, Symantec Web Gateway Appliance 8450, Symantec Web Gateway Appliance 8490.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1617?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1617 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2013-1617 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1617 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pm86-q2qv-75mx.

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