Vulnerability identifier: #VU26520

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5292

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Leantime
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Leantime Systems 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 "users" parameter in "class.tickets.php". A remote authenticated attacker 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 update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Leantime: 2.0 - 2.1 beta2

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External links
http://github.com/Leantime/leantime/commit/af0807f0b2c4c3c914b93f1c5d940e6b875f231f
http://github.com/Leantime/leantime/pull/181
http://github.com/Leantime/leantime/security/advisories/GHSA-ww6x-rhvp-55hp

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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