CVE-2019-15995 Cisco DNA Spaces: Connector SQL Injection Vulnerability

Medium 6.5 Published 26 Nov 2019 Updated 21 Nov 2024

An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the web UI, potentially deleting the database and requiring reinstallation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-15995?

CVE-2019-15995 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco DNA Spaces, published on 26 Nov 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco DNA Spaces: Connector could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability exists because the web UI does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering malicious SQL statements in an affected field in the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to remove the SQL database, which would require the reinstallation of the Connector VM.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15995?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Dna Spaces\.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15995?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15995 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-2019-15995 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15995 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cq99-vcvg-2ff7.