CVE-2020-12442

Ivanti Avalanche 6.3 allows a SQL injection that is vaguely associated with the Apache HTTP Server, aka Bug 683250

published April 28, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A subtle SQL injection lurks in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3, waiting for just the right moment to strike! Think of it as a restaurant where the staff starts accepting orders without checking the menu—anyone could request anything, even off-menu items! 🍽️ An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, which might lead to unauthorized data access or even manipulation of the database. While the severity is currently unknown, having this vulnerability present is like leaving a backdoor open in an otherwise secure building.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the staff starts accepting orders without checking the menu—anyone could request anything, even off-menu items! 🍽️ This SQL injection vulnerability exists due to improper input validation, allowing attackers to craft malicious queries that can interfere with database operations in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, which might lead to unauthorized data access or even manipulation of the database. While the severity is currently unknown, having this vulnerability present is like leaving a backdoor open in an otherwise secure building. To patch this vulnerability, upgrade to the latest version of Ivanti Avalanche. Additionally, conduct a thorough review of your input validation processes to ensure they're robust enough to prevent SQL injection attacks. You've got this! Follow those steps and you'll keep your database locked up tight! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02253 · 82.8th percentile
Published
2020-04-28T21:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 APR 21:54Z
    Ivanti Avalanche 6.3 allows a SQL injection that is vaguely associated with the Apache HTTP Server, aka Bug 683250
    cvelistv5