CVE-2019-17049 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

SQL injection in NETGEAR SRX5308 allows attackers to add new user accounts, leading to privilege escalation and account takeover.

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-2019-17049?

CVE-2019-17049 is a high-severity 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

NETGEAR SRX5308 4.3.5-3 devices allow SQL Injection, as exploited in the wild in September 2019 to add a new user account.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17049?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Srx5308 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17049?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17049 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-2019-17049 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17049 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mpm3-3v44-vmmw.

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