CVE-2021-22859 EIC e-document system - SQL Injection

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject SQL syntax into the EIC e-document system to execute arbitrary commands and access data without privileges.

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-2021-22859?

CVE-2021-22859 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Excellent Infotek Corporation e-document system, published on 17 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The users’ data querying function of EIC e-document system does not filter the special characters which resulted in remote attackers can inject SQL syntax and execute arbitrary commands without privilege.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22859?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Eic E-Document System.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22859?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22859 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-2021-22859 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22859 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x9wv-c8jw-pvg5.

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