CVE-2024-1523 EC-WEB FS-EZViewer(Web) - SQL Injection

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can inject SQL commands to read, modify, or delete database records and execute system commands, potentially escalating privileges to administrator.

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-2024-1523?

CVE-2024-1523 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in EC-WEB FS-EZViewer(Web), published on 15 Feb 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EC-WEB FS-EZViewer(Web)'s query functionality lacks proper restrictions of user input, allowing remote attackers authenticated as regular user to inject SQL commands for reading, modifying, and deleting database records, as well as executing system commands. Attackers may even leverage the dbo privilege in the database for privilege escalation, elevating their privileges to administrator.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1523?

It affects 1 product.

Products include E-Web Fs-Ezviewer.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1523?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-1523 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-2024-1523 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-1523 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h88f-9v4x-jjpm.

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