CVE-2016-6818 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries to read, modify, or delete data, and potentially execute OS commands in SAP Business Intelligence.
- 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-2016-6818?
CVE-2016-6818 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in SAP Business Intelligence platform before January 2017 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify data, cause a denial of service (data deletion), or launch administrative operations or possibly OS commands via a crafted SQL query. The vendor response is SAP Security Note 2361633.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6818?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sap Business Intelligence Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6818?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6818 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-2016-6818 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6818 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5gc3-qr3h-xrc6.