SQL injection in Tenable SecurityCenter



Published: 2017-11-22
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-11508
CWE-ID CWE-89
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor Tenable Network Security

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU9395

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11508

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to vulnerable script and execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain administrative access to vulnerable web application.

Mitigation

Update to version 5.6.0.

Vulnerable software versions

SecurityCenter: 5.5.0 - 5.5.2

External links

http://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-13


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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