CVE-2023-7161 Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway Login sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login component to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2023-7161?
CVE-2023-7161 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway, published on 29 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php?para=index of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument check_VirtualSiteId 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 associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249183.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-7161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netentsec Application Security Gateway Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-7161 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-2023-7161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-7161 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmgp-xgw3-9v5v.