CVE-2020-6139 SQL injection in OS4Ed

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the password reset functionality to read or modify database information.

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-2020-6139?

CVE-2020-6139 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Os4ed Opensis, published on 1 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality of OS4Ed openSIS 7.3. The username_stf_email parameter in the password reset page /opensis/ResetUserInfo.php is vulnerable to SQL injection. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6139?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Os4ed Opensis.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6139?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6139 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-2020-6139 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6139 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Os4ed Opensis vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2rp2-rw4v-352c.

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