CVE-2021-40543 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Opensis-Classic allows attackers to manipulate database queries via unsanitized GET parameters in PasswordCheck.php.

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-2021-40543?

CVE-2021-40543 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Os4ed Opensis, published on 11 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Opensis-Classic Version 8.0 is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability due to a lack of sanitization of input data at two parameters $_GET['usrid'] and $_GET['prof_id'] in the PasswordCheck.php file.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40543?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Os4ed Opensis.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40543?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40543 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-2021-40543 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40543 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Os4ed Opensis vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pfqf-89wf-vvxx.

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