CVE-2019-15563 OHDSI WebAPI vulnerable to SQL Injection
SQL injection in OHDSI WebAPI allows attackers to read or modify database contents via the FeatureExtractionService.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-15563?
CVE-2019-15563 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) WebAPI before 2.7.2 allows SQL injection in FeatureExtractionService.java.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15563?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.ohdsi:WebAPI. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.ohdsi:WebAPI Maven | All versions | 2.7.2 |
org.ohdsi:WebAPI Maven | All versions | 2.7.2 |
Products include Ohdsi Webapi.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15563?
Upgrade org.ohdsi:WebAPI to 2.7.2 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-2019-15563 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15563 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2chv-87wj-pjv2.