CVE-2013-4386 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via fqdn or hostgroup parameters in Foreman, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-4386?
CVE-2013-4386 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Redhat Openstack, published on 19 Nov 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in app/models/concerns/host_common.rb in Foreman before 1.2.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) fqdn or (2) hostgroup parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4386?
It affects 2 products.
Linux distribution packages (2)
ruby193-foreman Red Hat:openstack:3::el6 | All versions | 0:1.1.10014-1.3.el6ost |
ruby193-foreman-mysql Red Hat:openstack:3::el6 | All versions | 0:1.1.10014-1.3.el6ost |
Products include Redhat Openstack, Theforeman Foreman.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4386?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2013-4386 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4386 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Openstack
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28hw-8f4m-6fxw, RHSA-2013:1522.