CVE-2016-6453 SQL injection in Cisco Identity Services Engine 1.3(0.876)

High 7.3 Published 3 Nov 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

An authenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands on the Cisco ISE database, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-6453?

CVE-2016-6453 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine, published on 3 Nov 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. More Information: CSCva46542. Known Affected Releases: 1.3(0.876).

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6453?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Identity Services Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6453?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6453 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-2016-6453 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6453 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hr4-cp6j-vvwj.