CVE-2018-5443 SQL injection in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via unsanitized inputs in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2018-5443?
CVE-2018-5443 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA, published on 25 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL Injection issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA versions prior to V8.2_20170817. WebAccess/SCADA does not properly sanitize its inputs for SQL commands.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5443?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advantech Webaccess\/Scada.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5443?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5443 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-2018-5443 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5443 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hhvh-w637-rpmg.