CVE-2020-8427

In Unitrends Backup before 10.4.1, an HTTP request parameter was not properly sanitized, allowing for SQL injection that resulted in an authentication bypass

published February 17, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky HTTP request parameter is the culprit here, allowing SQL injection and authentication bypass in Unitrends Backup versions before 10.4.1! Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check your ID when you order a drink — anyone could walk in and grab whatever they want without being asked who they are! An attacker could easily slip through the front door and gain unauthorized access, potentially allowing them to manipulate backups or access sensitive data. This breach could lead to a complete compromise of the backup system, putting critical data at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check your ID when you order a drink — anyone could walk in and grab whatever they want without being asked who they are! This vulnerability arises from an improperly sanitized HTTP request parameter, enabling an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This leads to authentication bypass, allowing unauthorized users to access protected resources without valid credentials.

What to do

An attacker could easily slip through the front door and gain unauthorized access, potentially allowing them to manipulate backups or access sensitive data. This breach could lead to a complete compromise of the backup system, putting critical data at risk! Immediately update to Unitrends Backup version 10.4.1 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review any SQL queries to ensure parameters are properly sanitized to prevent similar future exploits. You've got this! Follow these steps and you’ll keep your backups safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01510 · 74.2th percentile
Published
2020-02-17T14:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 FEB 14:56Z
    In Unitrends Backup before 10.4.1, an HTTP request parameter was not properly sanitized, allowing for SQL injection that resulted in an authentication bypass
    cvelistv5