CVE-2016-4999 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via data set lookup filters in Dashbuilder's authoring or displayer UIs.
- 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-2016-4999?
CVE-2016-4999 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the getStringParameterSQL method in main/java/org/dashbuilder/dataprovider/sql/dialect/DefaultDialect.java in Dashbuilder before 0.6.0.Beta1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a data set lookup filter in the (1) Data Set Authoring or (2) Displayer editor UI.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4999?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Redhat Dashbuilder, Redhat Jboss Bpm Suite, Redhat Jboss Enterprise Brms Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4999 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-2016-4999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4999 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-44p5-rm8g-w75h.