CVE-2018-16659 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands and potentially run system commands via the login page's username field in ID.prove.
- 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-2018-16659?
CVE-2018-16659 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Rausoft ID.prove 2.95. The login page allows SQL injection via Microsoft SQL Server stacked queries in the Username POST parameter. Hypothetically, an attacker can utilize master..xp_cmdshell for the further privilege elevation.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16659?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rausoft Id.prove.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16659?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16659 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-2018-16659 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16659 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mx7-w42g-2rch.