#VU94185 SQL injection in Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) - CVE-2024-22280

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94185

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-2024-22280

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. 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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation): 8.11.0 - 8.16.2

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External links
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24598
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/325790

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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.