CVE-2013-3578 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the search field to execute arbitrary SQL commands and operating-system commands on the server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-3578?

CVE-2013-3578 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Help Desk application in Wave EMBASSY Remote Administration Server (ERAS) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ct100$4MainController$TextBoxSearchValue parameter (aka the search field), leading to execution of operating-system commands.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3578?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Wave Embassy Remote Administration Server, Wave Embassy Remote Administration Server Help Desk.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3578?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3578 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-2013-3578 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3578 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vw23-4pvr-fm3x.

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