CVE-2017-8002 SQL injection in EMC Data Protection Advisor prior to 6.4

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote authenticated attackers can exploit blind SQL injection in EMC Data Protection Advisor to execute arbitrary SQL commands and access application information.

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-2017-8002?

CVE-2017-8002 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in EMC Data Protection Advisor prior to 6.4, published on 9 Jul 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EMC Data Protection Advisor prior to 6.4 contains multiple blind SQL injection vulnerabilities. A remote authenticated attacker may potentially exploit these vulnerabilities to gain information about the application by causing execution of arbitrary SQL commands.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8002?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Data Protection Advisor.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8002?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8002 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-2017-8002 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8002 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wc86-f64g-j7f2.

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