CVE-2019-15566

The Alfresco application before 1.8.7 for Android allows SQL injection in HistorySearchProvider.java

published August 26, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in Alfresco's Android app HistorySearchProvider.java, just waiting for an unsuspecting user! Think of this as a restaurant menu that lets customers order any dish not listed—if they know the right code, they can access hidden kitchen secrets! If exploited, attackers could manipulate the SQL queries, potentially exposing sensitive data or altering records without authorization. This could lead to a serious breach of privacy, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk for any Alfresco user!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant menu that lets customers order any dish not listed—if they know the right code, they can access hidden kitchen secrets! This vulnerability allows SQL injection due to insufficient input sanitization in the HistorySearchProvider.java file of the Alfresco Android application, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could manipulate the SQL queries, potentially exposing sensitive data or altering records without authorization. This could lead to a serious breach of privacy, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk for any Alfresco user! Upgrade the Alfresco Android application to version 1.8.7 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that all input data is properly validated and sanitized to prevent SQL injection attacks in the future. You've got this! With a quick update, you'll have your app locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01609 · 75.7th percentile
Published
2019-08-26T14:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 AUG 14:36Z
    The Alfresco application before 1.8.7 for Android allows SQL injection in HistorySearchProvider.java
    cvelistv5