#VU60107 SQL injection in GLPI - CVE-2022-21720

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60107

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21720

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GLPI
Web applications / CRM systems

Vendor: glpi-project

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 in custom CSS administration form. 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

GLPI: 9.1 - 9.5.6

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External links
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/tag/9.5.7

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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.