CVE-2013-5321 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in AlienVault OSSIM via multiple parameters, 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
None listed

What is CVE-2013-5321?

CVE-2013-5321 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 4.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) sensor parameter in a Query action to forensics/base_qry_main.php; the (2) tcp_flags[] or (3) tcp_port[0][4] parameter to forensics/base_stat_alerts.php; the (4) ip_addr[1][8] or (5) port_type parameter to forensics/base_stat_ports.php; or the (6) sortby or (7) rvalue parameter in a search action to vulnmeter/index.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5321?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5321?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5321 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-2013-5321 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5321 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-49ch-p8j2-r7x6, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-5321.

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