CVE-2015-8261 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute SQL injection attacks via crafted SOAP requests in WhatsUp Gold, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2015-8261?
CVE-2015-8261 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Progress Whatsup Gold, published on 8 Jan 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The DroneDeleteOldMeasurements implementation in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold before 16.4 does not properly validate serialized XML objects, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via a crafted SOAP request.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8261?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Progress Whatsup Gold.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8261?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8261 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-2015-8261 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8261 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-249x-3qx4-8h7p.