CVE-2018-5443: SQL Injection
First published: Thu Jan 25 2018(Updated: )
A SQL Injection issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA versions prior to V8.2_20170817. WebAccess/SCADA does not properly sanitize its inputs for SQL commands.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech WebAccess/SCADA | <8.2_20170817 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5443?
CVE-2018-5443 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation through SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5443?
To fix CVE-2018-5443, upgrade Advantech WebAccess/SCADA to version 8.2_20170817 or later.
What types of input are affected by CVE-2018-5443?
CVE-2018-5443 affects any SQL command inputs that are not properly sanitized in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-5443?
Organizations using Advantech WebAccess/SCADA versions prior to 8.2_20170817 are at risk due to CVE-2018-5443.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-5443?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-5443 can execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/advantech
- canonical/advantech webaccess/scada