CVE-2018-9029

An improper input validation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks

published June 18, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x could expose your system to some serious trouble! Think of it like a recipe book where the chef can add ingredients to any dish just by writing them in the margin — if the kitchen doesn’t check for accuracy, it could lead to a culinary disaster! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate your database, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even tampering with it. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leading to data leaks or system failures if left unchecked!

Put simply

Think of it like a recipe book where the chef can add ingredients to any dish just by writing them in the margin — if the kitchen doesn’t check for accuracy, it could lead to a culinary disaster! This vulnerability occurs due to improper input validation in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL commands via user inputs, which the system then executes.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate your database, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even tampering with it. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leading to data leaks or system failures if left unchecked! To mitigate this risk, ensure that you validate and sanitize all user inputs, apply the latest security patches from CA, and conduct regular audits of your database interactions. Always follow best practices for database security! You've got this! With these steps, you can lock down your systems and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01730 · 77.3th percentile
Published
2018-06-18T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 JUN 18:00Z
    An improper input validation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks
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