CVE-2020-13501CWE-89

An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the CHaD.asmx web service functionality of eDNA Enterprise Data Historian 3.0.1.2/7.5.4989.33053

Critical · published September 24, 2020

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unauthenticated SQL injection in eDNA Enterprise Data Historian means that a crafty attacker could craft a SOAP request to manipulate your data with no authentication needed! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change the menu items without permission — all it takes is a special request that the staff doesn’t verify! If exploited, an attacker could sneak in and gain access to sensitive data, alter records, or even delete vital information. This could lead to absolutely devastating consequences for your data integrity and security.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change the menu items without permission — all it takes is a special request that the staff doesn’t verify! This SQL injection vulnerability in the CHaD.asmx web service allows attackers to send specially crafted SOAP requests that manipulate the InstanceName parameter, leading to unauthorized SQL commands being executed on the database.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could sneak in and gain access to sensitive data, alter records, or even delete vital information. This could lead to absolutely devastating consequences for your data integrity and security. Immediately update to the patched version of eDNA Enterprise Data Historian, ensure input validation is in place, and consider implementing web application firewalls to filter malicious requests. Regularly audit your SQL queries to enhance security! You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02912 · 86.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2020-09-24T14:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 SEP 14:39Z
    An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the CHaD.asmx web service functionality of eDNA Enterprise Data Historian 3.0.1.2/7.5.4989.33053
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