CVE-2014-0763: Advantech WebAccess SQL Injection

Published Apr 12, 2014
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Updated

An attacker using SQL injection may use arguments to construct queries without proper sanitization. The DBVisitor.dll is exposed through SOAP interfaces, and the exposed functions are vulnerable to SOAP injection. This may allow unexpected SQL action and access to records in the table of the software database or execution of arbitrary code.

Other sources

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DBVisitor.dll in Advantech WebAccess before 7.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via SOAP requests to unspecified functions.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Advantech Advantech WebAccess<=7.1
Advantech Advantech WebAccess=5.0
Advantech Advantech WebAccess=6.0
Advantech Advantech WebAccess=7.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Advantech WebAccess (DBVisitor.dll) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2

Event History

Apr 12, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0763?

CVE-2014-0763 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0763?

To fix CVE-2014-0763, upgrade Advantech WebAccess to version 7.2 or later, which addresses the SQL injection vulnerabilities.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-0763?

CVE-2014-0763 affects Advantech WebAccess versions 5.0 through 7.1, making installations prior to version 7.2 vulnerable.

4

What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2014-0763?

CVE-2014-0763 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data leakage or unauthorized access.

5

What components of Advantech WebAccess are vulnerable in CVE-2014-0763?

The vulnerabilities in CVE-2014-0763 exist in the DBVisitor.dll component of Advantech WebAccess.

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