CVE-2016-5843 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted search parameters in the OTRS FAQ package, potentially compromising ticket data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-5843?
CVE-2016-5843 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the FAQ package 2.x before 2.3.6, 4.x before 4.0.5, and 5.x before 5.0.5 in Open Ticket Request System (OTRS) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted search parameters.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5843?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Otrs Faq.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5843?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2016-5843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2016-5843, GHSA-9gq7-7qp9-2c82.