CVE-2020-14497: Advantech iView TaskMgrTable getExportData SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Advantech iView, versions 5.6 and prior, contains multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities that are vulnerable to the use of an attacker-controlled string in the construction of SQL queries. An attacker could extract user credentials, read or modify information, and remotely execute code.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Advantech iView. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the TaskEditDeviceTable class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise.

ZDI

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Advantech iView. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the DeviceTreeTable class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise.

ZDI

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Advantech iView. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the NetworkServlet servlet. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise.

ZDI

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Advantech iView. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of calls to the setConfigurationItem method of the ConfigurationTable class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise.

ZDI

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Advantech iView. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of calls to the updateLDAPSettings method of the SystemTable class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise.

ZDI

Affected Software

3 affected components
Advantech iView Versions 5.6 and prior
Advantech iView
Advantech iView<=5.6

Event History

Jul 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:50 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 21, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:35 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-14497.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14497?

The severity of CVE-2020-14497 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14497?

The affected product is Advantech iView with a version up to 5.6.

4

How does CVE-2020-14497 allow attackers to disclose sensitive information?

CVE-2020-14497 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information through SQL injection.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-14497?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-14497.

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