CVE-2018-20091 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.9 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL queries to access sensitive internal database information in Cloudera Data Science Workbench.

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-2018-20091?

CVE-2018-20091 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jun 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An SQL injection vulnerability was found in Cloudera Data Science Workbench (CDSW) 1.4.0 through 1.4.2. This would allow any authenticated user to run arbitrary queries against CDSW's internal database. The database contains user contact information, encrypted CDSW passwords (in the case of local authentication), API keys, and stored Kerberos keytabs.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20091?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cloudera Data Science Workbench.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20091?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20091 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-2018-20091 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20091 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm2v-wh2x-rj6w.

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