CVE-2019-6523

WebAccess/SCADA, Version 8.3

published February 5, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Watch out! This vulnerability in WebAccess/SCADA 8.3 means it doesn't filter out sneaky SQL commands properly! Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders but never checks if the ingredients are fresh. If a customer slips in a request for something expired, it could lead to disastrous results! An attacker could craft malicious SQL commands that manipulate the database, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control of the system. The consequences? Total chaos in your SCADA environment!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders but never checks if the ingredients are fresh. If a customer slips in a request for something expired, it could lead to disastrous results! This vulnerability allows for SQL injection attacks due to improper input sanitization in WebAccess/SCADA 8.3. Attackers can exploit this oversight to execute arbitrary SQL commands, which can compromise data integrity and security.

What to do

An attacker could craft malicious SQL commands that manipulate the database, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control of the system. The consequences? Total chaos in your SCADA environment! To remediate this issue, ensure your WebAccess/SCADA software is updated to a patched version. Implement strict input validation to sanitize user inputs and consider adding a Web Application Firewall to filter potentially harmful requests. You've got this! With these steps, you can protect your systems and keep everything running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02004 · 80.6th percentile
Published
2019-02-05T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 FEB 21:00Z
    WebAccess/SCADA, Version 8.3
    cvelistv5