CVE-2017-16716 SQL injection in Advantech WebAccess
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via unsanitized inputs in Advantech WebAccess, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2017-16716?
CVE-2017-16716 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess, published on 5 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL Injection issue was discovered in WebAccess versions prior to 8.3. WebAccess does not properly sanitize its inputs for SQL commands.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16716?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advantech Webaccess.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16716?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16716 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-2017-16716 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16716 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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- CVE-2014-9208 Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in unspecified DLL files in Advantech WebAccess before 8.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitra
- CVE-2021-33023 Advantech WebAccess
- CVE-2021-38389 Advantech WebAccess
- CVE-2021-38408 Memory corruption in Advantech WebAccess
- CVE-2020-12019 Memory corruption in WebAccess Node
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xmvx-vh6j-5wm2.