CVE-2019-3661 Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

High 8.1 Published Updated

Remote authenticated attackers can execute database commands via SQL injection in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-3661?

CVE-2019-3661 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD), published on 13 Nov 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) prior to 4.8 allows remote authenticated attacker to execute database commands via carefully constructed time based payloads.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-3661?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3661?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-3661 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-2019-3661 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-3661 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m7xp-wxh2-67mj.

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