CVE-2023-20211 SQL injection in Cisco Unified Communications Manager

High 8.1 Published 16 Aug 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in Cisco Unified CM to read, modify database data, or escalate privileges.

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-2023-20211?

CVE-2023-20211 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager, published on 16 Aug 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 Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application as a user with read-only or higher privileges and sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read or modify data in the underlying database or elevate their privileges.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20211?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20211?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20211 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-2023-20211 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20211 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q3jq-p92h-xjrr.