CVE-2020-13505 SQL injection in Aveva
Unauthenticated attackers can execute SQL injection via SOAP requests in AVEVA Reporting, 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-2020-13505?
CVE-2020-13505 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
Parameter psClass in ednareporting.asmx is vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL injection attacks. Specially crafted SOAP web requests can cause SQL injections resulting in data compromise. An attacker can send unauthenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13505?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aveva Edna Enterprise Data Historian.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13505?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13505 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-2020-13505 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13505 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Aveva
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w944-cr63-4f5x.