CVE-2018-16116 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter in the Admin Portal, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2018-16116?
CVE-2018-16116 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jun 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in AccountStatus.jsp in Admin Portal of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "username" GET parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16116?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sophos Sfos.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16116?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16116 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-2018-16116 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16116 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h987-cp9x-wpm9.