#VU54351 SQL injection in Automate - CVE-2021-32582

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54351

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32582

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Automate
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: ConnectWise

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. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and extract database information or administrative credentials from an instance.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Automate: 2021.4

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External links
https://www.connectwise.com/platform/unified-management/automate
https://home.connectwise.com/securityBulletin/609a9dd75cb8450001e85369
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins

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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.