CVE-2019-15568 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tax_levels parameter in the IDseq web application, 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-2019-15568?

CVE-2019-15568 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

idseq-web before 2019-07-01 in Infectious Disease Sequencing Platform IDseq allows SQL injection via tax_levels.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15568?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Idseq Idseq-Web.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15568?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15568 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-2019-15568 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15568 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm7w-97mp-frwh.

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