CVE-2022-36973 SQL injection in Avalanche

Critical 9.1 Published 29 Mar 2023 Updated 18 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can bypass authentication via SQL injection in Ivanti Avalanche, allowing unauthorized access to the system.

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-2022-36973?

CVE-2022-36973 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche, published on 29 Mar 2023. 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 Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the ProfileDaoImpl class. A crafted request can trigger execution of SQL queries composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-15329.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36973?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ivanti Avalanche.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36973?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36973 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-2022-36973 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36973 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8f7-5xcg-535x.