CVE-2013-5743 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Dec 2019 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via injection flaws in Zabbix, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2013-5743?

CVE-2013-5743 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Zabbix Zabbix, published on 11 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Zabbix 1.8.x before 1.8.18rc1, 2.0.x before 2.0.9rc1, and 2.1.x before 2.1.7.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5743?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zabbix Zabbix.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5743?

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-2013-5743 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-5743 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-5743, GHSA-2j4h-qfp4-82q7.