Vulnerability identifier: #VU12601

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6493

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HP Network Automation
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Description

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

The weakness 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
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HP Network Automation: 10.00 - 10.51

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External links
http://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/document/-/facetsearch/document/KM03158014

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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