CVE-2017-14356 SQL injection in HP ArcSight ESM

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in HP ArcSight ESM to read or modify database contents.

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-2017-14356?

CVE-2017-14356 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Micro Focus HP ArcSight ESM, published on 31 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An SQL Injection vulnerability in HP ArcSight ESM and HP ArcSight ESM Express, in any 6.x version prior to 6.9.1c Patch 4 or 6.11.0 Patch 1. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely to allow SQL injection.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14356?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager, Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14356?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14356 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-2017-14356 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14356 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cghv-7f9h-5rhg.

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