CVE-2023-5681 Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway list_addr_fwresource_ip.php sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published 20 Oct 2023 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Netentsec NS-ASG gateway to read or modify database contents.

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-2023-5681?

CVE-2023-5681 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway, published on 20 Oct 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/list_addr_fwresource_ip.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-243057 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5681?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netentsec Application Security Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5681?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5681 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-2023-5681 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5681 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j56p-gcm8-59g5.