CVE-2017-7973 SQL injection in U.Motion
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database in Schneider Electric U.motion Builder software.
- 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-2017-7973?
CVE-2017-7973 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE U.Motion, published on 25 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder software versions 1.2.1 and prior in which an unauthenticated user can use calls to various paths allowing performance of arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7973?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Schneider-Electric U.motion Builder.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7973 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-2017-7973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric SE U.Motion
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8xpm-cgfj-j3pr.