CVE-2018-6329 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication via SQL injection to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands on Unitrends Backup systems.
- 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-2018-6329?
CVE-2018-6329 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
It was discovered that the Unitrends Backup (UB) before 10.1.0 libbpext.so authentication could be bypassed with a SQL injection, allowing a remote attacker to place a privilege escalation exploit on the target system and subsequently execute arbitrary commands.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6329?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Unitrends Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6329?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6329 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-2018-6329 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-6329 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7xp6-hf5v-p7w5.