CVE-2016-9048 SQL injection in ProcessMaker Enterprise

High 7.4 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit SQL injection flaws in ProcessMaker Enterprise to exfiltrate database contents, steal credentials, and potentially execute code on the underlying operating system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-9048?

CVE-2016-9048 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in ProcessMaker Enterprise, published on 10 Sep 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple exploitable SQL Injection vulnerabilities exists in ProcessMaker Enterprise Core 3.0.1.7-community. Specially crafted web requests can cause SQL injections. An attacker can send a web request with parameters containing SQL injection attacks to trigger this vulnerability, potentially allowing exfiltration of the database, user credentials and in certain setups access the underlying operating system.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9048?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Processmaker Processmaker.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9048 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-2016-9048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72fq-mcfp-rpj7.

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