CVE-2019-15016 SQL injection in Palo Alto Networks Zingbox Inspector

High 8.8 Published Updated

An authenticated user can exploit unsanitized input in the Zingbox Inspector management interface to perform SQL injection attacks against the database.

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-2019-15016?

CVE-2019-15016 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Zingbox Inspector, published on 9 Oct 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the management interface of Zingbox Inspector versions 1.288 and earlier, that allows for unsanitized data provided by an authenticated user to be passed from the web UI into the database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15016?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zingbox Inspector.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15016?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15016 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-2019-15016 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15016 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fh6x-ww24-xf7w.

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