Improper Authentication in ADOdb - CVE-2021-3850

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Improper Authentication in ADOdb - CVE-2021-3850

Published: May 30, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63809
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3850
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ADOdb
Software vendor:
Damien Regad

Description

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 updates from vendor's website.

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