8.8
CWE
89
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3072: SQL Injection

First published: Tue Mar 29 2016(Updated: )

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the scoped_search function in app/controllers/katello/api/v2/api_controller.rb in Katello allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) sort_by or (2) sort_order parameter.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Katello
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Red Hat Satellite=6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3072?

    CVE-2016-3072 is classified with a high severity due to the potential for unauthorized SQL command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3072?

    To fix CVE-2016-3072, update Katello to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-3072?

    CVE-2016-3072 affects remote authenticated users of the Katello system that utilize the scoped_search function.

  • What components are involved in CVE-2016-3072?

    CVE-2016-3072 impacts the app/controllers/katello/api/v2/api_controller.rb file within the Katello application.

  • What types of injection does CVE-2016-3072 involve?

    CVE-2016-3072 involves multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities through the sort_by and sort_order parameters.

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