CVE-2018-16188 SQL injection in RICOH Interactive Whiteboard

Critical 9.8 Published 9 Jan 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands on RICOH Interactive Whiteboards, potentially compromising stored data.

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-2018-16188?

CVE-2018-16188 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in RICOH Interactive Whiteboard, published on 9 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the RICOH Interactive Whiteboard D2200 V1.3 to V2.2, D5500 V1.3 to V2.2, D5510 V1.3 to V2.2, the display versions with RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Controller Type1 V1.3 to V2.2 attached (D5520, D6500, D6510, D7500, D8400), and the display versions with RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Controller Type2 V3.0 to V3.1.10137.0 attached (D5520, D6510, D7500, D8400) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16188?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Ricoh D2200 Firmware, Ricoh D5500 Firmware, Ricoh D5510 Firmware, Ricoh D5520 Firmware, Ricoh D6500 Firmware, Ricoh D6510 Firmware and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16188?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16188 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-2018-16188 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16188 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rj57-5494-vxv7.