CVE-2020-13499 SQL injection in Aveva

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can execute SQL injection via crafted SOAP requests in Aveva eDNA, leading to data compromise.

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-2020-13499?

CVE-2020-13499 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Aveva, published on 24 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the CHaD.asmx web service functionality of eDNA Enterprise Data Historian 3.0.1.2/7.5.4989.33053. Specially crafted SOAP web requests can cause SQL injections resulting in data compromise. Parameter InstancePath in CHaD.asmx is vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL injection attacks.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13499?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aveva Edna Enterprise Data Historian.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13499?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13499 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-2020-13499 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13499 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhfw-3659-4c6v.

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