CVE-2021-44050 SQL injection in CA Network Flow Analysis (NFA)

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

An authenticated user can exploit insufficient input validation to access sensitive data via SQL injection in CA Network Flow Analysis.

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-2021-44050?

CVE-2021-44050 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in CA Network Flow Analysis (NFA), published on 2 Dec 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CA Network Flow Analysis (NFA) 21.2.1 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the NFA web application, due to insufficient input validation, that could potentially allow an authenticated user to access sensitive data.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44050?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Ca Network Flow Analysis.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44050?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44050 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-2021-44050 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44050 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxvx-vr53-hwhm.

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