CVE-2020-27235 SQL injection in OpenClinic

Medium 6.4 Published 13 Apr 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An authenticated attacker can exploit SQL injection in the description parameter of getAssets.jsp to read or modify database contents.

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-2020-27235?

CVE-2020-27235 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in OpenClinic, published on 13 Apr 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 ‘getAssets.jsp’ page of OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 in the description parameter. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27235?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27235?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27235 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-2020-27235 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27235 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g9wx-8wph-hmgw.