CVE-2015-3993 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can bypass write restrictions to execute unauthorized UPDATE statements in Actian Matrix databases.
- 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-2015-3993?
CVE-2015-3993 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jun 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Actian Matrix 5.1.x through 5.1.2.4 and 5.2.x through 5.2.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended write-access restrictions and execute an UPDATE statement by referencing a table.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3993?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Actian Matrix.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3993?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3993 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-2015-3993 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3993 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w396-ghph-9x2g.