CVE-2017-5585 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary database commands via DQL injection in OpenText Documentum Content Server when using PostgreSQL with specific configuration.
- 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-2017-5585?
CVE-2017-5585 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Feb 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenText Documentum Content Server (formerly EMC Documentum Content Server) 7.3, when PostgreSQL Database is used and return_top_results_row_based config option is false, does not properly restrict DQL hints, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct DQL injection attacks and execute arbitrary DML or DDL commands via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2520.
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5585?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opentext Documentum Content Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5585?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5585 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-2017-5585 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5585 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7j24-r56r-q9vh.