CVE-2020-35666: SQL Injection

Published Dec 23, 2020
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Updated

Steedos Platform through 1.21.24 allows NoSQL injection because the /api/collection/findone implementation in server/packages/steedosbase.js mishandles req.body validation, as demonstrated by MongoDB operator attacks such as an X-User-Id[$ne]=1 value.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Steedos Steedos<=1.21.24

Event History

Dec 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:49 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The CVSS vector indicates that an attacker needs low-level privileges and can exploit it remotely without user interaction.

2

Which endpoint and input are implicated?

The affected implementation is /api/collection/findone in server/packages/steedos_base.js. The issue stems from inadequate validation of req.body, allowing MongoDB operator-style input such as X-User-Id[$ne]=1.

3

What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

The CVSS score assigns high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, indicating that successful exploitation could affect all three.

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