CVE-2021-36385

A SQL Injection vulnerability in Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a Fullwidth Apostrophe…

published August 24, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL Injection lurks in Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0, allowing remote attackers to slip in arbitrary SQL commands through a Fullwidth Apostrophe in the User ID field! Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without checking the names — a misfiled customer ID could lead to wrong meals being served. Here, that apostrophe is the key that unlocks a hidden menu where attackers can execute their own commands! An attacker could walk right in and wreak havoc by executing any SQL commands they desire, potentially gaining control over the system. This could lead to unauthorized data access or even allowing them to run system commands — a complete kitchen takeover!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without checking the names — a misfiled customer ID could lead to wrong meals being served. Here, that apostrophe is the key that unlocks a hidden menu where attackers can execute their own commands! This SQL injection vulnerability allows unauthorized users to manipulate the default.aspx User ID field, executing arbitrary commands through xp_cmdshell, thus bypassing normal security checks.

What to do

An attacker could walk right in and wreak havoc by executing any SQL commands they desire, potentially gaining control over the system. This could lead to unauthorized data access or even allowing them to run system commands — a complete kitchen takeover! Immediately patch to the latest version of Cerner Mobile Care to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, validate and sanitize all user inputs to prevent such injections in the future. 🔒 You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll protect your systems from SQL injections like a pro! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02736 · 86.0th percentile
Published
2021-08-24T11:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 AUG 11:26Z
    A SQL Injection vulnerability in Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a Fullwidth Apostrophe…
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