CVE-2024-27889 SQL injection in Arista Edge Threat Management - Arista NG Firewall (NGFW)

High 8.8 Published Updated

A user with report access can exploit SQL injection to execute OS commands with elevated privileges on Arista NG Firewall.

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-2024-27889?

CVE-2024-27889 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Arista Edge Threat Management - Arista NG Firewall (NGFW), published on 4 Mar 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL Injection vulnerabilities exist in the reporting application of the Arista Edge Threat Management - Arista NG Firewall (NGFW). A user with advanced report application access rights can exploit the SQL injection, allowing them to execute commands on the underlying operating system with elevated privileges.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27889?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arista Ng Firewall.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27889?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27889 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-2024-27889 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27889 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w96-264r-8f55.

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