CVE-2018-1096 SQL injection in Foreman
An attacker can perform SQL injection via the dashboard controller's id field, potentially reading or modifying backend database data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-1096?
CVE-2018-1096 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Redhat Satellite, published on 5 Apr 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An input sanitization flaw was found in the id field in the dashboard controller of Foreman before 1.16.1. A user could use this flaw to perform an SQL injection attack on the back end database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1096?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Redhat Satellite, Theforeman Foreman.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1096?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2018-1096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1096 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-q2gj-47jq-58pr.