CVE-2024-5771 LabVantage LIMS POST Request sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in LabVantage LIMS to read or modify database contents via the SampleList page.
- 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-2024-5771?
CVE-2024-5771 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in LabVantage LIMS, published on 8 Jun 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 LabVantage LIMS 2017. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /labvantage/rc?command=page&page=SampleList&_iframename=list of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument param1 leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-267454 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. 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-2024-5771?
How do I fix CVE-2024-5771?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5771 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-2024-5771 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5771 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5wgp-xgw4-h6q2.