CVE-2015-6516 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in sysPass, potentially compromising stored credentials.

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-2015-6516?

CVE-2015-6516 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in cygnux.org sysPass 1.0.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter to ajax/ajax_search.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6516?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cygnux Syspass.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6516?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6516 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-2015-6516 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6516 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9h3j-3m7p-vhgc.

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