CVE-2019-11821 SQL injection in Photo Station

High 7.3 Published 30 Jun 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the type parameter in Synology Photo Station, potentially accessing or modifying 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-2019-11821?

CVE-2019-11821 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Synology Photo Station, published on 30 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in synophoto_csPhotoDB.php in Synology Photo Station before 6.8.11-3489 and before 6.3-2977 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL command via the type parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11821?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Synology Photo Station.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11821?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11821 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-2019-11821 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11821 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6wpv-3286-cf7f.