CVE-2020-13501 SQL injection in Aveva
Unauthenticated attackers can execute SQL injection via SOAP requests to compromise data in Aveva eDNA Enterprise Data Historian.
- 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-2020-13501?
CVE-2020-13501 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 InstanceName in CHaD.asmx is vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL injection attacks.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13501?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aveva Edna Enterprise Data Historian.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13501?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13501 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-2020-13501 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13501 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Aveva
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65w4-p422-2r48.