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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

CVE-2016-6566

High
9.8/10

Summary

The valueAsString parameter inside the JSON payload contained by the ucLogin_txtLoginId_ClientStat POST parameter of the Sungard eTRAKiT3 software version 3.2.1.17 is not properly validated. An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to modify the POST request and insert a SQL query which may then be executed by the backend server. eTRAKiT 3.2.1.17 was tested, but other versions may also be vulnerable.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-89 - SQL Injection

Structured Query Language (SQL) injection attacks are one of the most common types of vulnerabilities. They exploit weaknesses in vulnerable applications to gain unauthorized access to backend databases. This often occurs when an attacker enters unexpected SQL syntax in an input field. The resulting SQL statement behaves in the background in an unintended manner, which allows the possibility of unauthorized data retrieval, data modification, execution of database administration operations, and execution of commands on the operating system.

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