CVE-2017-18362: Kaseya VSA SQL Injection Vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2019
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Updated

ConnectWise ManagedITSync integration through 2017 for Kaseya VSA is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote commands that allow full direct access to the Kaseya VSA database. In February 2019, attackers have actively exploited this in the wild to download and execute ransomware payloads on all endpoints managed by the VSA server. If the ManagedIT.asmx page is available via the Kaseya VSA web interface, anyone with access to the page is able to run arbitrary SQL queries, both read and write, without authentication.

Other sources

ConnectWise ManagedITSync integration for Kaseya VSA is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote commands that allow full direct access to the Kaseya VSA database.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kaseya Virtual System/Server Administrator (VSA)
ConnectWise Manageditsync Kaseya Vsa<=2017

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Disconnect the end-of-life Kaseya VSA system from the network if it is still in use, due to unauthenticated remote command/SQL injection leading to full direct access to the VSA database and active ransomware exploitation.

Event History

Feb 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18362?

CVE-2017-18362 is considered critical due to the potential for unauthenticated remote command execution and full access to the Kaseya VSA database.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18362?

To mitigate CVE-2017-18362, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of ConnectWise ManagedITSync released after 2017 and ensure proper network security measures are in place.

3

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2017-18362?

Exploiting CVE-2017-18362 allows attackers to execute remote commands, resulting in access to sensitive data and potential ransomware deployment.

4

Is CVE-2017-18362 actively being exploited?

Yes, CVE-2017-18362 has been actively exploited in the wild, specifically noted in incidents involving ransomware attacks.

5

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-18362?

CVE-2017-18362 affects ConnectWise ManagedITSync versions up to and including 2017 and Kaseya VSA.

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