CVE-2018-18251

Deltek Vision 7.x before 7.6 permits the execution of any attacker supplied SQL statement through a custom RPC over HTTP protocol

published April 24, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Executing SQL statements is as easy as sending a message! This vulnerability in Deltek Vision 7.x allows attackers to manipulate client calls to run their own SQL commands, potentially causing chaos. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef only accepts written orders from customers. If a sneaky diner slips in a forged order, they could ask for anything, including extra spicy chaos! An attacker with an authenticated session could take full control of the database, executing arbitrary SQL queries. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized access, or even remote code execution in some configurations — a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef only accepts written orders from customers. If a sneaky diner slips in a forged order, they could ask for anything, including extra spicy chaos! This vulnerability permits executing attacker-supplied SQL statements through a custom RPC over HTTP protocol due to a reliance on client-side security rules, which can be bypassed through various means.

What to do

An attacker with an authenticated session could take full control of the database, executing arbitrary SQL queries. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized access, or even remote code execution in some configurations — a recipe for disaster! Upgrade to Deltek Vision 7.6 or later to patch this vulnerability. Review your installation documentation to ensure secure implementation, and strengthen your client call security measures. Don't forget to rotate your encryption keys securely! You've got this! With these steps, you’ll keep your system safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01551 · 74.9th percentile
Published
2019-04-24T20:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 APR 20:13Z
    Deltek Vision 7.x before 7.6 permits the execution of any attacker supplied SQL statement through a custom RPC over HTTP protocol
    cvelistv5