#VU73965 SQL injection in Pimcore - CVE-2023-1578

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73965

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-2023-1578

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pimcore
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Pimcore

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 Search function. 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 update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pimcore: 10.5.0 - 10.5.18

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External links
https://huntr.dev/bounties/7e441a14-8e55-4ab4-932c-4dc56bb1bc2e
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/367b74488808d71ec3f66f4ca9e8df5217c2c8d2

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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.