CVE-2018-16659 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been found in Rausoft ID.prove 2.95 that allows SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution and privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2018-16659

This CVE identifies a security flaw in Rausoft ID.prove 2.95 that can be exploited through SQL injection attacks.

What is CVE-2018-16659?

This vulnerability in Rausoft ID.prove 2.95 enables attackers to execute additional commands and potentially elevate their privileges by exploiting SQL injection through the Username POST parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2018-16659

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to perform SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution and privilege escalation within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-16659

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The login page of Rausoft ID.prove 2.95 is susceptible to SQL injection attacks through the Username POST parameter, allowing unauthorized users to execute additional commands.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Rausoft ID.prove 2.95
Vendor: Rausoft
Versions affected: All versions

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by using Microsoft SQL Server stacked queries in the Username POST parameter, potentially leveraging master..xp_cmdshell for privilege escalation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-16659 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation to prevent SQL injection attacks.
Regularly monitor and analyze system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users and administrators about secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor to mitigate the vulnerability and enhance system security.