CVE-2018-13824 SQL injection in PPM

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute SQL injection attacks due to insufficient input sanitization in CA PPM, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

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-2018-13824?

CVE-2018-13824 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in CA Technologies PPM, published on 30 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Insufficient input sanitization of two parameters in CA PPM 14.3 and below, 14.4, 15.1, 15.2 CP5 and below, and 15.3 CP2 and below, allows remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13824?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Broadcom Project Portfolio Management, Ca Project Portfolio Management.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13824?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-13824 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-2018-13824 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-13824 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-78qh-chfj-3748.

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