CVE-2020-14982 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 15 Jul 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers with specific roles can exploit a blind SQL injection flaw to read sensitive database information from Kronos WebTA.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-14982?

CVE-2020-14982 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in Kronos WebTA 3.8.x and later before 4.0 (affecting the com.threeis.webta.H352premPayRequest servlet's SortBy parameter) allows an attacker with the Employee, Supervisor, or Timekeeper role to read sensitive data from the database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14982?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kronos Web Time and Attendance.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14982?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14982 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-2020-14982 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14982 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r234-xxf3-j66w.