CVE-2020-12013 SQL injection in GenBroker32

Critical 9.1 Published 16 Jul 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A specially crafted WCF client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands in Mitsubishi and ICONICS SCADA systems.

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-2020-12013?

CVE-2020-12013 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in ICONICS GenBroker32, published on 16 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A specially crafted WCF client that interfaces to the may allow the execution of certain arbitrary SQL commands remotely. This affects: Mitsubishi Electric MC Works64 Version 4.02C (10.95.208.31) and earlier, all versions; Mitsubishi Electric MC Works32 Version 3.00A (9.50.255.02); ICONICS GenBroker64, Platform Services, Workbench, FrameWorX Server v10.96 and prior; ICONICS GenBroker32 v9.5 and prior.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12013?

It affects 11 products.

Products include Iconics Bizviz, Iconics Energy Analytix, Iconics Facility Analytix, Iconics Genesis32, Iconics Genesis64, Iconics Hyper Historian and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12013?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12013 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-2020-12013 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12013 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m855-9ph3-r6p4.