CVE-2021-21919 SQL injection in Advantech

High 7.7 Published Updated

An authenticated attacker can execute SQL injection via the ord parameter, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2021-21919?

CVE-2021-21919 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Advantech, published on 22 Dec 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to SQL injection. An attacker can make authenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability at ord’ parameter. However, the high privilege super-administrator account needs to be used to achieve exploitation without cross-site request forgery attack.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21919?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech R-Seenet.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21919?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21919 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-2021-21919 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21919 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h634-xhf8-75fp.

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