CVE-2019-6497 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Hotels Server allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the username parameter in the password recovery script.

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-2019-6497?

CVE-2019-6497 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Hotels_Server through 2018-11-05 has SQL Injection via the controller/fetchpwd.php username parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6497?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hotels Server Project Hotels Server.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6497?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6497 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-2019-6497 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6497 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6938-rwxx-qpcg.

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