CVE-2021-37558: SQL Injection

Published Aug 3, 2021
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Updated

A SQL injection vulnerability in a MediaWiki script in Centreon before 20.04.14, 20.10.8, and 21.04.2 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the hostname and servicedescription parameters. The vulnerability can be exploited only when a valid Knowledge Base URL is configured on the Knowledge Base configuration page and points to a MediaWiki instance. This relates to the proxy feature in class/centreon-knowledge/ProceduresProxy.class.php and include/configuration/configKnowledge/proxy/proxy.php.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Centreon Centreon<20.04.14
Centreon Centreon>=20.10.0<20.10.8
Centreon Centreon>=21.04.0<21.04.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Centreon MediaWiki (class/centreon-knowledge/ProceduresProxy.class.php, include/configuration/configKnowledge/proxy/proxy.php) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.04.14
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Centreon MediaWiki (class/centreon-knowledge/ProceduresProxy.class.php, include/configuration/configKnowledge/proxy/proxy.php) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.10.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Centreon MediaWiki (class/centreon-knowledge/ProceduresProxy.class.php, include/configuration/configKnowledge/proxy/proxy.php) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.04.2

Event History

Aug 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-37558?

CVE-2021-37558 is a SQL injection vulnerability in a MediaWiki script in Centreon before versions 20.04.14, 20.10.8, and 21.04.2.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37558?

CVE-2021-37558 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-37558?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-37558 by sending specially crafted host_name and service_description parameters to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-37558?

CVE-2021-37558 affects Centreon versions before 20.04.14, 20.10.8, and 21.04.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-37558?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-37558 at the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/centreon/centreon/pull/9796) and [Synacktiv](https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/Centreon_Multiple_vulnerabilities_0.pdf).

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