CVE-2022-44117 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Nov 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

A disputed SQL injection vulnerability in Boa web server allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the username field.

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-2022-44117?

CVE-2022-44117 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Boa 0.94.14rc21 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via username. NOTE: the is disputed by multiple third parties because Boa does not ship with any support for SQL.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44117?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Boa Boa.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44117?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44117 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-2022-44117 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-44117 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-25j8-2c25-x36q.