CVE-2020-8427 SQL injection in n/a
An SQL injection vulnerability in Unitrends Backup allows attackers to bypass authentication and potentially access sensitive 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-2020-8427?
CVE-2020-8427 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Unitrends Backup before 10.4.1, an HTTP request parameter was not properly sanitized, allowing for SQL injection that resulted in an authentication bypass.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8427?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Unitrends Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8427?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8427 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-2020-8427 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8427 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jxcg-2g7w-v53p.