high
7.5
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-3525: SQL Injection

First published: Fri May 10 2013(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** SQL injection vulnerability in Approvals/ in Request Tracker (RT) 4.0.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ShowPending parameter. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating "We were unable to replicate it, and the individual that reported it retracted their report," and "we had verified that the claimed exploit did not function according to the author's claims."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Request Tracker<=4.0.9
Request Tracker=3.6.8
Request Tracker=3.6.10
Request Tracker=3.6.11
Request Tracker=3.8.3
Request Tracker=3.8.4
Request Tracker=3.8.7
Request Tracker=3.8.9
Request Tracker=3.8.10
Request Tracker=3.8.11
Request Tracker=3.8.12
Request Tracker=3.8.13
Request Tracker=3.8.14
Request Tracker=3.8.15
Request Tracker=3.8.16
Request Tracker=4.0.0
Request Tracker=4.0.1
Request Tracker=4.0.2
Request Tracker=4.0.3
Request Tracker=4.0.4
Request Tracker=4.0.5
Request Tracker=4.0.6
Request Tracker=4.0.7
Request Tracker=4.0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3525?

    The severity of CVE-2013-3525 is disputed, as the vendor states they could not replicate the SQL injection vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3525?

    Since the vendor disputes the existence of the vulnerability, there are no official fixes, but users are encouraged to maintain the latest version of Request Tracker.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-3525?

    CVE-2013-3525 affects Request Tracker versions 4.0.10 and earlier, as well as several versions of Request Tracker 3.x.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2013-3525?

    CVE-2013-3525 allows for potential execution of arbitrary SQL commands through the ShowPending parameter in affected Request Tracker versions.

  • Is CVE-2013-3525 widely exploited?

    There is no public indication that CVE-2013-3525 has been widely exploited, but users should monitor for any unusual activity.

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