CVE-2015-8157 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 8 Jun 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Symantec Data Center Security Server, 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-2015-8157?

CVE-2015-8157 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Management Server in Symantec Embedded Security: Critical System Protection (SES:CSP) 1.0.x before 1.0 MP5, Embedded Security: Critical System Protection for Controllers and Devices (SES:CSP) 6.5.0 before MP1, Critical System Protection (SCSP) before 5.2.9 MP6, Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server (DCS:SA) 6.x before 6.5 MP1 and 6.6 before MP1, and Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server and Agents (DCS:SA) through 6.6 MP1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8157?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection, Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server, Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server and Agents, Broadcom Symantec Embedded Security Critical System Protection, Broadcom Symantec Embedded Security Critical System Protection for Controllers and Devices.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8157?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8157 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-2015-8157 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8157 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w8c7-26w6-xx7c.