CVE-2023-1522 SQL injection in Genetec Security Center

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the Hardware Inventory report to read or modify database contents in Genetec Security Center.

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-2023-1522?

CVE-2023-1522 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Genetec Security Center, published on 5 Apr 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection in the Hardware Inventory report of Security Center 5.11.2.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1522?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Genetec Security Center.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1522?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1522 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-2023-1522 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1522 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2g8f-fvqm-f24v.

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