CVE-2020-5624 SQL injection in XooNIps

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in XooNIps, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2020-5624?

CVE-2020-5624 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Neuroinformatics Unit, Integrative Computational Brain Science Collaboration Division, RIKEN Center for Brain Science XooNIps, published on 28 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the XooNIps 3.48 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5624?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Riken Xoonips.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5624?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5624 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-2020-5624 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5624 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hx33-wqf2-x55r.

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