CVE-2022-22280 SQL injection in SonicWall Analytics On-Prem

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Jul 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in SonicWall GMS and Analytics On-Prem, potentially accessing or modifying sensitive data.

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-2022-22280?

CVE-2022-22280 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in SonicWall Analytics On-Prem, published on 29 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command leading to Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability, impacting SonicWall GMS 9.3.1-SP2-Hotfix1, Analytics On-Prem 2.5.0.3-2520 and earlier versions.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22280?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sonicwall Analytics, Sonicwall Global Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22280?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22280 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-2022-22280 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22280 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r8qm-cxjj-8wpg.