CVE-2021-23230CWE-89

A SQL Injection vulnerability in the OPCUA interface of Gallagher Command Centre allows a remote unprivileged Command Centre Operator to modify Command Centre…

Critical · published June 11, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL Injection can let any remote user with basic access tweak your Command Centre databases without a trace! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can slip a note to the chef with their own recipe substitutions — but instead of just changing their meal, they can alter the entire menu! This vulnerability means an attacker could modify critical data in your Command Centre databases, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive information. Imagine the chaos if someone could change security settings undetected! It’s absolutely devastating if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can slip a note to the chef with their own recipe substitutions — but instead of just changing their meal, they can alter the entire menu! This SQL Injection flaw in the OPCUA interface allows low-privileged operators to execute malicious queries that modify or manipulate database entries, completely undermining data integrity.

What to do

This vulnerability means an attacker could modify critical data in your Command Centre databases, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive information. Imagine the chaos if someone could change security settings undetected! It’s absolutely devastating if left unaddressed! Immediately patch to Gallagher Command Centre versions 8.40.1888 (MR3), 8.30.1359 (MR3), 8.20.1259 (MR5), or 8.10.1284 (MR7), as applicable. Review and audit your database access controls to ensure only authorized changes can be made. Don’t wait! You’ve got this! Fixing this will make your Command Centre safer and your superhero status even more legendary! 🦸‍♂️🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00660 · 51.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2021-06-11T15:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 15:46Z
    A SQL Injection vulnerability in the OPCUA interface of Gallagher Command Centre allows a remote unprivileged Command Centre Operator to modify Command Centre…
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