CVE-2020-25839 SQL injection in NetIQ Identity Manager
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in NetIQ Identity Manager, potentially reading or modifying sensitive identity data.
- 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-2020-25839?
CVE-2020-25839 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in NetIQ Identity Manager, published on 20 Nov 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NetIQ Identity Manager 4.8 prior to version 4.8 SP2 HF1 are affected by an injection vulnerability. This vulnerability is fixed in NetIQ IdM 4.8 SP2 HF1.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25839?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Identity Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25839?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25839 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-2020-25839 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25839 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in NetIQ Identity Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-53v6-77g8-mpch.