CVE-2020-27232 SQL injection in OpenClinic GA

Medium 6.4 Published 10 May 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An authenticated attacker can exploit SQL injection in OpenClinic GA to read or modify database contents via crafted HTTP requests.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-27232?

CVE-2020-27232 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in OpenClinic GA, published on 10 May 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in ‘manageServiceStocks.jsp’ page of OpenClinic GA 5.173.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to SQL injection. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27232?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27232?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27232 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-2020-27232 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27232 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-29jr-72j5-7p98.