CVE-2017-11508 SQL injection in SecurityCenter
An authenticated attacker can exploit SQL injection in diagnostic scans to gain unauthorized access to Tenable SecurityCenter.
- 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-2017-11508?
CVE-2017-11508 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Tenable SecurityCenter, published on 2 Nov 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SecurityCenter versions 5.5.0, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 contain a SQL Injection vulnerability that could be exploited by an authenticated user with sufficient privileges to run diagnostic scans. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering a crafted SQL query into the password field of a diagnostic scan within SecurityCenter. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tenable Security Center.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11508 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-2017-11508 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11508 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Tenable SecurityCenter
Sources
Also known as GHSA-556h-vgqj-qrc3.