CVE-2013-5028 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via search parameters in Kwok Information Server, potentially compromising data 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
None listed

What is CVE-2013-5028?

CVE-2013-5028 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in IT/hardware-list.dll in Kwoksys Kwok Information Server before 2.8.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) hardwareType, (2) hardwareStatus, or (3) hardwareLocation parameter in a search command.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5028?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kwoksys Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5028?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5028 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-2013-5028 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-5028 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cgc8-pffc-72mr.

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