CVE-2017-16716CWE-89

A SQL Injection issue was discovered in WebAccess versions prior to 8.3

published January 5, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ It turns out WebAccess is a bit too trusting with its SQL commands! A sneaky SQL Injection vulnerability lurks in versions prior to 8.3. 🔥 Think of WebAccess like a restaurant that doesn't check what goes into its recipes. If a customer simply hands over a menu item that sounds good, the kitchen might whip up something that wasn’t intended, potentially causing chaos! An attacker could potentially manipulate database queries, allowing them to view, alter, or even delete data they shouldn’t have access to. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, resulting in data breaches or service disruptions.

Put simply

Think of WebAccess like a restaurant that doesn't check what goes into its recipes. If a customer simply hands over a menu item that sounds good, the kitchen might whip up something that wasn’t intended, potentially causing chaos! This SQL Injection flaw arises because WebAccess fails to properly sanitize user inputs before processing them as SQL commands, making it possible for attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate database queries, allowing them to view, alter, or even delete data they shouldn’t have access to. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, resulting in data breaches or service disruptions. To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade to WebAccess version 8.3 or later immediately. Additionally, review and sanitize all user inputs in your SQL queries to prevent similar issues in the future. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll enhance your security posture and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06009 · 93.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2018-01-05T08:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JAN 08:00Z
    A SQL Injection issue was discovered in WebAccess versions prior to 8.3
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