CVE-2022-43020 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit SQL injection in OpenCATS to read or modify database contents via the tag update function.

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-2022-43020?

CVE-2022-43020 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OpenCATS v0.9.6 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the tag_id variable in the Tag update function.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43020?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opencats Opencats.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43020?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43020 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-2022-43020 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43020 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f3vr-75f7-2x9p.

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