SB2023121962 - Fedora EPEL 8 update for php-adodb
Published: December 19, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023121962
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3850)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing PostgreSQL connection strings. A remote attacker can inject values into a PostgreSQL connection string by providing a parameter surrounded by single quotes, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.