CVE-2024-2646 Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 19 Mar 2024 Updated 12 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the NS-ASG Application Security Gateway to read or modify database contents.

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-2024-2646?

CVE-2024-2646 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway, published on 19 Mar 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /vpnweb/index.php?para=index. The manipulation of the argument check_VirtualSiteId leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257284. 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-2024-2646?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netentsec Application Security Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2646?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2646 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-2024-2646 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-2646 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vh6v-96hr-r3rq.