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

CVE-2024-46908

High
8.8/10

Summary

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.1, a SQL Injection vulnerability allows an authenticated low-privileged user (at least Report Viewer permissions required) to achieve privilege escalation to the admin account.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • 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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Advisory Timeline

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