CVE-2016-4350

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Web Services web server in SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor (SRM) Profiler (formerly Storage Manager (STM))…

published May 9, 2016

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
70%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 SQL injection vulnerabilities lurk in multiple parameters of the SolarWinds SRM web server, ready to let attackers execute arbitrary SQL commands with just the right inputs! ⚡ Think of these vulnerabilities like a restaurant that processes customer orders without checking if the menu items actually exist. An attacker can sneak in their own special order and manipulate the kitchen to serve up exactly what they want, with no verification in place! An attacker exploiting these SQL injection flaws could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even take control of the database. This could lead to significant data breaches or service disruptions, putting crucial business information at risk.

Put simply

Think of these vulnerabilities like a restaurant that processes customer orders without checking if the menu items actually exist. An attacker can sneak in their own special order and manipulate the kitchen to serve up exactly what they want, with no verification in place! The vulnerabilities arise from improper validation of user inputs in various servlet parameters, allowing crafted SQL commands to be executed on the database without the necessary safeguards in place.

What to do

An attacker exploiting these SQL injection flaws could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even take control of the database. This could lead to significant data breaches or service disruptions, putting crucial business information at risk. To remediate these vulnerabilities, upgrade to SolarWinds SRM version 6.2.3 or later. Additionally, implement input validation and prepared statements in your SQL queries to prevent future injection attacks. Regularly audit your web services for similar vulnerabilities to enhance security. You've got this! With these steps, you're well on your way to locking down your SQL interactions and keeping your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.70167 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2016-05-09T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAY 20:00Z
    Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Web Services web server in SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor (SRM) Profiler (formerly Storage Manager (STM))…
    cvelistv5