CVE-2020-29015 SQL injection in Fortinet FortiWeb
Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via a crafted Authorization header in FortiWeb, potentially accessing or modifying 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-2020-29015?
CVE-2020-29015 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, published on 14 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A blind SQL injection in the user interface of FortiWeb 6.3.0 through 6.3.7 and version before 6.2.4 may allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries or commands by sending a request with a crafted Authorization header containing a malicious SQL statement.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29015?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiweb.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29015?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29015 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-2020-29015 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29015 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet Fortiweb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rr5p-rpfr-2rwr.