CVE-2018-15441 Cisco Prime License Manager SQL Injection Vulnerability
Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries to modify data or gain shell access in Cisco Prime License Manager.
- 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-2018-15441?
CVE-2018-15441 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco Prime License Manager, published on 28 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Prime License Manager (PLM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper validation of user-supplied input in SQL queries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP POST requests that contain malicious SQL statements to an affected application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify and delete arbitrary data in the PLM database or gain shell access with the privileges of the postgres user.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15441?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Prime License Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15441?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15441 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-2018-15441 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15441 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Prime License Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pj62-g8w9-6x78.