CVE-2020-24623 SQL injection in HPE Universal API Framework for VMware ESXi (OVA) in HPE Universal API Framework for VMware Esxi v2.5.2 and HPE Universal API Framework for Microsoft Hyper-V (VHD)
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in HPE Universal API Framework to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-24623?
CVE-2020-24623 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in HPE Universal API Framework for VMware ESXi (OVA) in HPE Universal API Framework for VMware Esxi v2.5.2 and HPE Universal API Framework for Microsoft Hyper-V (VHD), published on 18 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Universal API Framework. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow SQL injection in HPE Universal API Framework for VMware Esxi v2.5.2 and HPE Universal API Framework for Microsoft Hyper-V (VHD).
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24623?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hpe Universal Api Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24623?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24623 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-2020-24623 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24623 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwj8-9qvg-5p8c.