CVE-2023-51637 Sante PACS Server PG Patient Query SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published 22 May 2024 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in the DICOM service without authentication.

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-2023-51637?

CVE-2023-51637 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Sante PACS Server PG, published on 22 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sante PACS Server PG Patient Query SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sante PACS Server PG. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the DICOM service, which listens on TCP port 11122 by default. When parsing the NAME element of the PATIENT record, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of NETWORK SERVICE. Was ZDI-CAN-21579.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51637?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Santesoft Sante Pacs Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51637?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51637 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-2023-51637 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51637 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6hhx-576r-4c86.