SB2018040204 - Multiple vulnerabilities in CA Workload Automation AE and CA Workload Control Center

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SB2018040204 - Multiple vulnerabilities in CA Workload Automation AE and CA Workload Control Center

Published: April 2, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018040204
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) SQL injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8953)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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.


2) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8954)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in Apache MyFaces component. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References