CVE-2019-13462

Lansweeper before 7.1.117.4 allows unauthenticated SQL injection

published August 12, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
11%
Percentile
96.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty SQL injection lurks in Lansweeper, and it needs no authentication to strike! Think of it like an open restaurant kitchen where anyone can stroll in and start tasting the food without checks—no credentials required! This vulnerability allows an attacker to run arbitrary SQL queries on the database, potentially exposing sensitive data or even allowing them to manipulate it. Imagine the havoc if someone could change menu items or even prices at their whim—chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like an open restaurant kitchen where anyone can stroll in and start tasting the food without checks—no credentials required! CVE-2019-13462 is an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Lansweeper, which lets attackers submit crafted input that could allow them to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to run arbitrary SQL queries on the database, potentially exposing sensitive data or even allowing them to manipulate it. Imagine the havoc if someone could change menu items or even prices at their whim—chaos! Upgrade Lansweeper to version 7.1.117.4 or later to patch this vulnerability. Regularly audit your application inputs and implement prepared statements to mitigate SQL injection risks. Don't forget to ensure that database access controls are in place! You've got this! With these steps, you'll secure your environment in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11310 · 96.0th percentile
Published
2019-08-12T16:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 AUG 16:30Z
    Lansweeper before 7.1.117.4 allows unauthenticated SQL injection
    cvelistv5