CVE-2018-8953 SQL injection in Workload Automation AE
Remote attackers can perform SQL injection via crafted HTTP requests in CA Workload Automation AE, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2018-8953?
CVE-2018-8953 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in CA Technologies Workload Automation AE, published on 11 Apr 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CA Workload Automation AE before r11.3.6 SP7 allows remote attackers to a perform SQL injection via a crafted HTTP request.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8953?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ca Workload Automation Ae.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8953?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8953 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-2018-8953 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8953 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2c2h-wghv-2fg7.