CVE-2014-3997 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sv parameter in MetadataServlet, potentially accessing or modifying sensitive password management data.

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

What is CVE-2014-3997?

CVE-2014-3997 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the MetadataServlet servlet in ManageEngine Password Manager Pro (PMP) and Password Manager Pro Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition 5 through 7 build 7003, IT360 and IT360 Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 10.3.3 build 10330, and possibly other ManageEngine products, allows remote attackers or remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sv parameter to MetadataServlet.dat.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3997?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine It360, Zohocorp Manageengine Password Manager Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3997?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-3997 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-2014-3997 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-3997 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72w4-9phv-wp38.

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