CVE-2020-9521 SQL injection in Micro Focus - Service Manager Automation (SMA)
SQL injection in Micro Focus Service Manager Automation allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or altering sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-9521?
CVE-2020-9521 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Micro Focus - Service Manager Automation (SMA), published on 26 Mar 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Micro Focus Service Manager Automation (SMA), affecting versions 2019.08, 2019.05, 2019.02, 2018.08, 2018.05, 2018.02. The vulnerability could allow for the improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands and may lead to the product being vulnerable to SQL injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9521?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Service Manager Automation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9521?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9521 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-2020-9521 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9521 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m36m-92g7-447g.