CVE-2020-26712 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit a SQL injection flaw in the ToDoList function to compromise all databases within the REDCap application.

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-2020-26712?

CVE-2020-26712 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

REDCap 10.3.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the ToDoList function via sort parameter. The application uses the addition of a string of information from the submitted user that is not validated well in the database query, resulting in an SQL injection vulnerability where an attacker can exploit and compromise all databases.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-26712?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vanderbilt Redcap.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26712?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-26712 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-2020-26712 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-26712 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-37m6-73f6-jm7w.

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