CVE-2018-9029 SQL injection in CA Privileged Access Manager

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute SQL injection attacks against CA Privileged Access Manager, potentially reading or modifying sensitive data.

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-2018-9029?

CVE-2018-9029 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager, published on 18 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An improper input validation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9029?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Privileged Access Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9029?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9029 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-2018-9029 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9029 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9539-wc47-wc8c.

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