CVE-2024-2453 Advantech WebAccess/SCADA SQL Injection
An authenticated attacker can inject SQL code to read or modify data in the Advantech WebAccess/SCADA database.
- 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-2024-2453?
CVE-2024-2453 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA, published on 21 Mar 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
There is an SQL injection vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA software that allows an authenticated attacker to remotely inject SQL code in the database. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read or modify data on the remote database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2453?
How do I fix CVE-2024-2453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2453 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-2024-2453 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-2453 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qfcj-f85q-hxf4.