CVE-2016-8027 SQL injection in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 5.3.2 and earlier and 5.1.3 and earlier
Attackers can inject SQL into McAfee ePO to read database information or impersonate agents without authentication.
- 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-2016-8027?
CVE-2016-8027 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator, published on 14 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in core services in Intel Security McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 5.3.2 and earlier and 5.1.3 and earlier allows attackers to alter a SQL query, which can result in disclosure of information within the database or impersonation of an agent without authentication via a specially crafted HTTP post.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8027?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8027?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8027 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-2016-8027 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8027 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mc2-5j9g-7346.