CVE-2018-10197 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Access Manager component of ELO ELOenterprise versions 9 and 10, as well as ELOprofessional versions 9 and 10. This vulnerability allows an attacker to read the entire content of the database by exploiting a time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2018-10197

This CVE-2018-10197 vulnerability affects ELO ELOenterprise and ELOprofessional versions 9 and 10, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive database information.

What is CVE-2018-10197?

The vulnerability in the Access Manager component of ELO ELOenterprise and ELOprofessional versions 9 and 10 allows attackers to perform a time-based blind SQL injection, leading to unauthorized access to the database.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10197

Exploiting this vulnerability can result in an attacker being able to read sensitive database content, such as password hashes, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10197

This section provides more in-depth technical details about the CVE-2018-10197 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the ticket HTTP GET parameter of ELO ELOenterprise and ELOprofessional versions 9 and 10, allowing attackers to execute a time-based blind SQL injection attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

ELO ELOenterprise versions 9 and 10
ELOprofessional versions 9 and 10

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability in the ticket HTTP GET parameter to gain unauthorized access to the database and retrieve sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-10197 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to the vulnerable components.
Implement strict input validation mechanisms to prevent SQL injection attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch ELO ELOenterprise and ELOprofessional versions 9 and 10 to address security vulnerabilities and protect against potential exploits.