CVE-2019-11069 SQL Injection in sequelize

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit improper string handling in Sequelize to perform SQL injection, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-11069?

CVE-2019-11069 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sequelize version 5 before 5.3.0 does not properly ensure that standard conforming strings are used.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11069?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including sequelize. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
sequelize npmFrom 5.0.05.3.0
sequelize npmFrom 5.0.05.3.0

Products include Sequelizejs Sequelize.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11069?

Upgrade sequelize to 5.3.0 or later.

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-2019-11069 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11069 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2777-2vq8-c4v4.

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