CVE-2023-42284 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 7 Nov 2023 Updated 5 Sep 2024

An attacker can perform blind SQL injection via the api_version parameter to access and dump the database in Tyk Gateway.

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

What is CVE-2023-42284?

CVE-2023-42284 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Blind SQL injection in api_version parameter in Tyk Gateway version 5.0.3 allows attacker to access and dump the database via a crafted SQL query.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42284?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tyk Tyk.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42284?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42284 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-2023-42284 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-42284 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w8wr-v3q8-68hg.