CVE-2019-16999 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted Status field in JSON data to the CloudBoot API, potentially compromising the database.
- 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-2019-16999?
CVE-2019-16999 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CloudBoot through 2019-03-08 allows SQL Injection via a crafted Status field in JSON data to the api/osinstall/v1/device/getNumByStatus URI.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16999?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Idcos Cloudboot.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16999 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-2019-16999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16999 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gx2f-h38p-3j7v.