CVE-2020-16165 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 30 Jul 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject SQL via ORDER BY parameters in SpringBlade API endpoints, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2020-16165?

CVE-2020-16165 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The DAO/DTO implementation in SpringBlade through 2.7.1 allows SQL Injection in an ORDER BY clause. This is related to the /api/blade-log/api/list ascs and desc parameters.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16165?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bladex Springblade.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16165?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16165 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-2020-16165 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16165 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gm75-3jv8-cx55.