Vulnerability identifier: #VU29725

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13926

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Kylin
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

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 when processing input passed via REST API. 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

Apache Kylin: 3.0.0 - 3.0.2, 2.6.0 - 2.6.6, 2.5.0 - 2.5.2, 2.4.0 - 2.4.1, 2.3.0 - 2.3.2, 2.2.0, 2.1.0, 2.0.0

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External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q3/23

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.