CVE-2011-0549: SQL Injection
First published: Mon Jul 11 2011(Updated: )
SQL injection vulnerability in forget.php in the management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 4.5.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Web Gateway | =4.5.2.72 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =4.5 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =4.5.1.44 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =4.5.2.65 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =4.5.2.37 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =4.5.4.9 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =4.5.3.38 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =4.5.0.326 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =4.5.1.34 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45146
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48318
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-233/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025753
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2011&suid=20110707_00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68428
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0549?
CVE-2011-0549 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0549?
To fix CVE-2011-0549, users should apply the latest security patch provided by Symantec for Web Gateway versions affected.
Which versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2011-0549?
CVE-2011-0549 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions 4.5, 4.5.0.326, 4.5.1.34, 4.5.1.44, 4.5.2.37, 4.5.2.65, 4.5.2.72, 4.5.3.38, and 4.5.4.9.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2011-0549?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2011-0549 by sending specially crafted SQL queries through the username parameter in forget.php.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-0549?
The potential impacts of CVE-2011-0549 include unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and compromising the integrity of the database.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/references
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/symantec
- canonical/symantec web gateway
- version/symantec web gateway/4.5.2.72
- version/symantec web gateway/4.5
- version/symantec web gateway/4.5.1.44
- version/symantec web gateway/4.5.2.65
- version/symantec web gateway/4.5.2.37
- version/symantec web gateway/4.5.4.9
- version/symantec web gateway/4.5.3.38
- version/symantec web gateway/4.5.0.326
- version/symantec web gateway/4.5.1.34