CVE-2022-2272 SQL injection in PACS Server

Critical 9.8 Published 3 Aug 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication in Sante PACS Server via SQL injection in the login endpoint without requiring credentials.

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-2022-2272?

CVE-2022-2272 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Sante PACS Server, published on 3 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Sante PACS Server 3.0.4. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of calls to the login endpoint. When parsing the username element, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-17331.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2272?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Santesoft Sante Pacs Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2272?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2272 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-2022-2272 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2272 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j77q-cj82-xcf6.