CVE-2023-31617 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can cause a Denial of Service in Virtuoso database by submitting crafted SQL statements to the dk_set_delete component.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-31617?

CVE-2023-31617 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Openlinksw Virtuoso, published on 15 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in the dk_set_delete component of openlink virtuoso-opensource v7.2.9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted SQL statements.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31617?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openlinksw Virtuoso.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31617?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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-2023-31617 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-31617 exists.

All Openlinksw Virtuoso vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-31617, GHSA-w53p-2mp4-cpvj, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-31617.

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