CVE-2024-52538 SQL injection in Avamar
A low-privileged remote attacker can exploit SQL injection in Dell Avamar to potentially read or modify data.
- 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-2024-52538?
CVE-2024-52538 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Dell Avamar, published on 10 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, excluding 19.10 and 19.10SP1 with patch 338869, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52538?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Avamar Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52538?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-52538 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-2024-52538 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-52538 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell Avamar
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9w69-fw68-48cq.