CVE-2020-15887 MunkiReport Software Update module is vulnerable to SQL injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the last URL parameter in the Software Update module, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-15887?
CVE-2020-15887 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jul 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability in softwareupdate_controller.php in the Software Update module before 1.6 for MunkiReport allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the last URL parameter of the /module/softwareupdate/get_tab_data/ endpoint.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-15887?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including munkireport/softwareupdate. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
munkireport/softwareupdate Packagist | All versions | 1.6 |
munkireport/softwareupdate Packagist | All versions | 1.6 |
Products include Softwareupdate Project Softwareupdate.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15887?
Upgrade munkireport/softwareupdate to 1.6 or later.
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-2020-15887 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-15887 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4qgh-m9vp-48xp.