CVE-2021-36299 SQL injection in Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)

High 7.1 Published Updated

Remote authenticated low-privilege users can exploit SQL injection in Dell iDRAC9 to disclose information or cause denial of service.

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-2021-36299?

CVE-2021-36299 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), published on 23 Nov 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell iDRAC9 versions 4.40.00.00 and later, but prior to 4.40.29.00 and 5.00.00.00 contain an SQL injection vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause information disclosure or denial of service by supplying specially crafted input data to the affected application.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36299?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Emc Idrac9 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36299?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36299 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-2021-36299 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36299 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwq9-g6rm-rj33.

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