CVE-2024-5589 Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 3 Jun 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin configuration interface 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-2024-5589?

CVE-2024-5589 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway, published on 3 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/config_MT.php?action=delete. The manipulation of the argument Mid leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-266847. 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-2024-5589?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netentsec Application Security Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5589?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5589 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-2024-5589 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5589 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qgpm-8p88-6c6x.