Remote code execution in HyperSQL Database



Published: 2022-11-14
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-41853
CWE-ID CWE-749
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		HyperSQL database
Server applications / Database software

Vendor HSQLDB

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Exposed dangerous method or function

EUVDB-ID: #VU69302

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41853

CWE-ID: CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization when using java.sql.Statement or java.sql.PreparedStatement in hsqldb. By default it is allowed to call any static method of any Java class in the classpath resulting in code execution.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HyperSQL database: 2.0.0 - 2.7.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://hsqldb.org/doc/2.0/guide/sqlroutines-chapt.html#src_jrt_access_control
http://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=50212#c7

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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