CVE-2021-37197 SQL injection in COMOS V10.2

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL statements in Siemens COMOS if web components are enabled, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

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-2021-37197?

CVE-2021-37197 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens COMOS V10.2, published on 11 Jan 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in COMOS V10.2 (All versions only if web components are used), COMOS V10.3 (All versions < V10.3.3.3 only if web components are used), COMOS V10.4 (All versions < V10.4.1 only if web components are used). The COMOS Web component of COMOS is vulnerable to SQL injections. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL statements.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-37197?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Comos.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37197?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-37197 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-2021-37197 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-37197 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v3m2-hfqm-f87x.

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