#VU83218 SQL injection in Guardian and Central Management Console - CVE-2023-2567

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83218

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2567

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Guardian
Server applications / Other server solutions
Central Management Console
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: NOZOMI NETWORKS

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 the Query functionality. A remote user 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

Guardian: before 22.6.3

Central Management Console: before 22.6.3

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External links
https://security.nozominetworks.com/NN-2023:9-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.