CVE-2019-7478 SQL injection in GMS

Critical 9.8 Published 30 Dec 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can perform SQL injection in the SonicWall GMS Webservice module, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.

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-2019-7478?

CVE-2019-7478 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in SonicWall GMS, published on 30 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in GMS allow unauthenticated user to SQL injection in Webservice module. This vulnerability affected GMS versions GMS 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 9.0 and 9.1.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7478?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sonicwall Global Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7478?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7478 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-2019-7478 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7478 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chj3-4gv8-jc35.