CVE-2021-33736 SQL injection in SINEC NMS

High 7.2 Published Updated

A privileged authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands in the local database via crafted requests to the SINEC NMS webserver.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-33736?

CVE-2021-33736 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens SINEC NMS, published on 12 Oct 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 1). A privileged authenticated attacker could execute arbitrary commands in the local database by sending crafted requests to the webserver of the affected application.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33736?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Sinec Nms.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33736?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33736 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-2021-33736 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-33736 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jhf6-fwx2-82qv.

Is CVE-2021-33736 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free