CVE-2018-15441CWE-89

Cisco Prime License Manager SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published November 28, 2018

CVSS v3.0
9.4
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker could unleash chaos on your database with just a crafted HTTP POST! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and place orders without being checked. If the kitchen doesn't verify those orders, they might end up cooking up someone else's secret recipe and throwing out the rest of the menu! If exploited, this vulnerability allows a malicious actor to execute arbitrary SQL queries and potentially modify or delete crucial data in the Cisco Prime License Manager’s database. Worst of all, they could even gain shell access as the postgres user, which could lead to a complete takeover of your system! This is absolutely devastating.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and place orders without being checked. If the kitchen doesn't verify those orders, they might end up cooking up someone else's secret recipe and throwing out the rest of the menu! This SQL injection vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in SQL queries, letting attackers inject harmful SQL statements via crafted HTTP POST requests.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows a malicious actor to execute arbitrary SQL queries and potentially modify or delete crucial data in the Cisco Prime License Manager’s database. Worst of all, they could even gain shell access as the postgres user, which could lead to a complete takeover of your system! This is absolutely devastating. Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade to the patched version of Cisco Prime License Manager to close this loophole. Additionally, review your input validation mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities from creeping in. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll lock down your system and bolster its defenses! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03652 · 89.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2018-11-28T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 NOV 18:00Z
    Cisco Prime License Manager SQL Injection Vulnerability
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