Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.2 update for python-django20

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU62050

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28346

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within the QuerySet.annotate(), aggregate(), and extra() methods. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat OpenStack: 16.2 - 16.2.2

python-django20 (Red Hat package): 2.0.13-12.el8ost

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openstack:16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openstack:16.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openstack:16.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:python-django20_redhat_package:2.0.13-12.el8ost:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*

External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:5115

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.