CVE-2024-12832 Arista NG Firewall ReportEntry SQL Injection Arbitrary File Read and Write Vulnerability

High 8.3 Published Updated

Remote authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in Arista NG Firewall to read sensitive data and write arbitrary files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-12832?

CVE-2024-12832 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Arista NG Firewall, published on 20 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Arista NG Firewall ReportEntry SQL Injection Arbitrary File Read and Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Arista NG Firewall. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ReportEntry class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the www-data user. Was ZDI-CAN-24325.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12832?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arista Ng Firewall.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12832?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12832 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-2024-12832 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12832 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-68q3-px6h-m7wq.

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