CVE-2020-11597 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 6 Apr 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL statements via HTTP POST requests in CIPPlanner CIPAce, allowing unauthorized database access.

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-2020-11597?

CVE-2020-11597 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in CIPPlanner CIPAce 9.1 Build 2019092801. An unauthenticated attacker can make an HTTP POST request and inject SQL statements in the user context of the db owner.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11597?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cipplanner Cipace.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11597?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11597 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-2020-11597 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11597 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7cjr-m6ff-qgvh.