CVE-2019-5996 SQL injection in 7.3.2.5 and earlier

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Video Insight VMS, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2019-5996?

CVE-2019-5996 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Video Insight VMS 7.3.2.5 and earlier, published on 12 Sep 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Video Insight VMS 7.3.2.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5996?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Panasonic Video Insight Vms.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5996 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-2019-5996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhjv-rq92-cfwv.

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