CVE-2020-29574KEV · OVERDUECWE-89sql-injection

CyberoamOS (CROS) SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published December 11, 2020

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 91.8th percentile for exploit probability.

603
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.8
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated SQL injection is the culprit here! This vulnerability in Cyberoam OS lets attackers execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely, a recipe for disaster! 🔥 Think of your database as a secure bank vault. This SQL injection is like an intruder finding a hidden entrance, bypassing the guards, and accessing all the vault's riches without breaking a sweat. An attacker could waltz right in and manipulate data, steal sensitive information, or even take control of your entire database. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating — a complete compromise of your security and privacy!

Put simply

Think of your database as a secure bank vault. This SQL injection is like an intruder finding a hidden entrance, bypassing the guards, and accessing all the vault's riches without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to exploit the WebAdmin interface of Cyberoam OS, executing arbitrary SQL commands that can manipulate the database directly.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right in and manipulate data, steal sensitive information, or even take control of your entire database. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating — a complete compromise of your security and privacy! Immediate action is crucial: update Cyberoam OS to the latest version as provided by the vendor, and audit your systems for any signs of exploitation. Additionally, ensure robust access controls are in place to restrict access to sensitive areas. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be strengthening your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04696 · 91.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2020-12-11T22:15Z
KEV added
2025-02-06 · due 2025-02-27
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
sophos/cyberoamos≤ 2020-12-04—
References (5)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 FEB 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Feb 27
    kev
  • 11 DEC 16:03Z
    An SQL injection vulnerability in the WebAdmin of Cyberoam OS through 2020-12-04 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely
    cvelistv5