CVE-2023-1934CWE-89

The PnPSCADA system, a product of SDG Technologies CC, is afflicted by a critical unauthenticated error-based PostgreSQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published May 12, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A critical PostgreSQL injection vulnerability in the PnPSCADA system could let attackers access vital data without even breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of this flaw as a slip in a security system at a nuclear power plant—like leaving a backdoor wide open for anyone to waltz in and tamper with the controls. It’s a recipe for disaster! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) data. This could lead to catastrophic consequences such as manipulation of critical infrastructure data, potentially putting entire systems at risk!

Put simply

Think of this flaw as a slip in a security system at a nuclear power plant—like leaving a backdoor wide open for anyone to waltz in and tamper with the controls. It’s a recipe for disaster! The flaw is found in the hitlogcsv.jsp endpoint where unauthenticated users can send specially crafted requests to perform error-based SQL injection, allowing access to the underlying PostgreSQL database without any authentication.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) data. This could lead to catastrophic consequences such as manipulation of critical infrastructure data, potentially putting entire systems at risk! Urgently patch the PnPSCADA system to the latest version provided by SDG Technologies to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing stricter access controls and monitoring database queries for anomalies to enhance your security posture. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your systems from this vulnerability! 🛡️

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
0.08079 · 94.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-05-12T13:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAY 13:18Z
    The PnPSCADA system, a product of SDG Technologies CC, is afflicted by a critical unauthenticated error-based PostgreSQL Injection vulnerability
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