CVE-2018-18763 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-18763 affecting SaltOS version 3.1 r8126. Understand the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to prevent SQL Injection risks in your system.
SaltOS version 3.1 r8126 is vulnerable to SQL Injection when performing specific actions.
Understanding CVE-2018-18763
SaltOS 3.1 r8126 allows SQL Injection through certain parameters.
What is CVE-2018-18763?
SaltOS version 3.1 r8126 is susceptible to SQL Injection when executing specific actions that involve user input.
The Impact of CVE-2018-18763
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to data theft, manipulation, or unauthorized access.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-18763
SaltOS 3.1 r8126 vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
SaltOS version 3.1 r8126 is prone to SQL Injection when processing certain user-controlled data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- SaltOS version 3.1 r8126
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating specific parameters, such as 'action=ajax&query=numbers&page=usuarios&action2=[SQL]'.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-18763 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable or restrict user input fields that trigger the vulnerable actions.
- Implement input validation and sanitization to filter out malicious SQL queries.
- Regularly monitor and analyze SQL query logs for any suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches and updates.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches or updates provided by the software vendor to fix the SQL Injection vulnerability in SaltOS version 3.1 r8126.