CVE-2021-31856 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the REST API in Layer5 Meshery, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2021-31856?
CVE-2021-31856 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL Injection vulnerability in the REST API in Layer5 Meshery 0.5.2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the /experimental/patternfiles endpoint (order parameter in GetMesheryPatterns in models/meshery_pattern_persister.go).
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31856?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Layer5 Meshery.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31856?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31856 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-2021-31856 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-31856 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8xr7-2xrh-vgwj.