CVE-2018-6493 MFSBGN03806 rev.1 - HP Network Automation Software, Network Operations Management (NOM) Suite, Multiple Vulnerabilities
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in HP Network Automation and NOM Suite to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2018-6493?
CVE-2018-6493 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Micro Focus Network Automation, published on 22 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL Injection in HP Network Operations Management Ultimate, version 2017.07, 2017.11, 2018.02 and in Network Automation, version 10.00, 10.10, 10.11, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50. This vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow Remote SQL Injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6493?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Hp Network Automation, Hp Network Operations Management Ultimate.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6493?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6493 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-2018-6493 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6493 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Micro Focus Network Automation
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vgw5-jf46-6j77.