CVE-2019-14937 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can exploit time-based SQL injection to steal session IDs and compromise all user data in REDCap.
- 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-2019-14937?
CVE-2019-14937 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Aug 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
REDCap before 9.3.0 allows time-based SQL injection in the edit calendar event via the cal_id parameter, such as cal_id=55 and sleep(3) to Calendar/calendar_popup_ajax.php. The attacker can obtain a user's login sessionid from the database, and then re-login into REDCap to compromise all data.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14937?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vanderbilt Redcap.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14937?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14937 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-2019-14937 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14937 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4776-923q-4439.