#VU21511 SQL injection in Zingbox Inspector - CVE-2019-15016

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21511

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15016

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zingbox Inspector
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the Zingbox Inspector management interface. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zingbox Inspector: 1.280 - 1.288

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External links
https://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/173

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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