CVE-2021-38481 AUVESY Versiondog

High 8.1 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the scheduler service's job ID parameter, potentially leading to code execution or data access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-38481?

CVE-2021-38481 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in AUVESY Versiondog, published on 22 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The scheduler service running on a specific TCP port enables the user to start and stop jobs. There is no sanitation of the supplied JOB ID provided to the function. An attacker may send a malicious payload that can enable the user to execute another SQL expression by sending a specific string.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38481?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Auvesy Versiondog.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38481?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38481 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-2021-38481 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38481 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5rw5-whjx-qj3v.

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