CVE-2020-29493 SQL injection in Avamar
Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute SQL commands to read or delete sensitive backup data in Dell EMC Avamar Server.
- 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-2020-29493?
CVE-2020-29493 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Dell Avamar, published on 14 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DELL EMC Avamar Server, versions 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, contain a SQL Injection Vulnerability in Fitness Analyzer. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of certain SQL commands on the application's backend database, causing unauthorized read and write access to application data. Exploitation may lead to leakage or deletion of sensitive backup data; hence the severity is Critical. Dell EMC recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29493?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Dell Emc Avamar Server, Dell Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29493?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29493 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-2020-29493 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29493 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell Avamar
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xmm8-v82g-957c.