CVE-2023-29154 SQL injection in CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS)

High 7.2 Published 1 Jun 2023 Updated 9 Jan 2025

An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted input in the CONPROSYS HMI System query settings.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-29154?

CVE-2023-29154 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Contec Co., Ltd. CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS), published on 1 Jun 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability exists in the CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS) versions prior to 3.5.3. A user who can access the affected product with an administrative privilege may execute an arbitrary SQL command via specially crafted input to the query setting page.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29154?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Contec Conprosys Hmi System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29154?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29154 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-2023-29154 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29154 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hh8-jr7j-vwg8.