CVE-2018-16116: SQL Injection

Published Jun 20, 2019
·
Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in AccountStatus.jsp in Admin Portal of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "username" GET parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sophos SFOS=17.0.8-mr8
Sophos XG Firewall

Event History

Jun 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-16116?

CVE-2018-16116 is a SQL injection vulnerability in AccountStatus.jsp in the Admin Portal of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8.

2

How can remote authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2018-16116?

Remote authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2018-16116 by executing arbitrary SQL commands via the "username" GET parameter.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16116?

The severity of CVE-2018-16116 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-16116?

To fix CVE-2018-16116, upgrade to a version of Sophos XG firewall that is not affected or apply the necessary patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16116?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-16116 in the references provided: [Sophos Community Knowledge Base](https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/132637), [KL-SOPHOS-2018-001 Advisory](https://github.com/klsecservices/Advisories/blob/master/KL-SOPHOS-2018-001.md), [Sophos Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://www.sophos.com/en-us/legal/sophos-responsible-disclosure-policy.aspx).

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