CVE-2023-20110 Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem SQL Injection Vulnerability

Medium 6.5 Published 18 May 2023 Updated 25 Oct 2024

An authenticated low-privileged attacker can exploit SQL injection in Cisco SSM On-Prem to read sensitive database data.

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-2023-20110?

CVE-2023-20110 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem, published on 18 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface inadequately validates user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application as a low-privileged user and sending crafted SQL queries to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read sensitive data on the underlying database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20110?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20110?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20110 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-2023-20110 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20110 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5wmv-9m87-jx6x.