CVE-2017-6757 SQL injection in Cisco Unified Communications Manager

High 8.8 Published 7 Aug 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An authenticated remote attacker can perform blind SQL injection to modify or delete database entries in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

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-2017-6757?

CVE-2017-6757 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager, published on 7 Aug 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager 10.5(2.10000.5), 11.0(1.10000.10), and 11.5(1.10000.6) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a blind SQL injection attack. The vulnerability is due to a failure to validate user-supplied input used in SQL queries that bypass protection filters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted URLs that include SQL statements. An exploit could allow the attacker to modify or delete entries in some database tables, affecting the integrity of the data. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve13786.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6757?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6757?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6757 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-2017-6757 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6757 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8pc9-2mwj-m37h.