CVE-2021-43609 SQL injection in n/a
An authenticated attacker can exploit a SQL injection flaw to leak local files and achieve remote code execution via deserialization.
- 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-2021-43609?
CVE-2021-43609 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Spiceworks Help Desk Server before 1.3.3. A Blind Boolean SQL injection vulnerability within the order_by_for_ticket function in app/models/reporting/database_query.rb allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter. This can be leveraged to leak local files from the host system, leading to remote code execution (RCE) through deserialization of malicious data.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43609?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Spiceworks Help Desk Server.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43609?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43609 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-2021-43609 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-43609 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7j49-vjx9-cwp7.