First published: Wed Nov 28 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Prime License Manager (PLM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper validation of user-supplied input in SQL queries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP POST requests that contain malicious SQL statements to an affected application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify and delete arbitrary data in the PLM database or gain shell access with the privileges of the postgres user.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco Prime License Manager | >=11.0.1<=11.5 | |
Cisco Prime License Manager | =11.5\(1\)-su5 |
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CVE-2018-15441 is a vulnerability in Cisco Prime License Manager that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries.
CVE-2018-15441 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
Cisco Prime License Manager versions 11.0.1 to 11.5 (including 11.5(1)-su5) are affected by CVE-2018-15441.
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-15441 by sending specially crafted SQL queries to the vulnerable web framework code of Cisco Prime License Manager.
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory that provides information on how to mitigate the vulnerability in Cisco Prime License Manager.