CVE-2019-10763 : Security Advisory and Response

Versions of pimcore prior to 6.3.0 have a vulnerability where an SQL Injection can occur, allowing attackers to execute SQL injection attacks resulting in data leakage by manipulating specific parameters.

Understanding CVE-2019-10763

What is CVE-2019-10763?

pimcore/pimcore before version 6.3.0 is susceptible to an SQL Injection vulnerability, enabling attackers with limited privileges to execute SQL injection attacks leading to data exposure.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10763

The vulnerability in pimcore allows attackers to exploit SQL Injection, potentially leading to data leakage and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10763

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in pimcore allows attackers with restricted permissions to execute SQL injection attacks by manipulating specific parameters, potentially leading to data exposure.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: pimcore/pimcore
Vendor: n/a
Versions Affected: All versions prior to version 3.6.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating parameters such as 'id', 'storeId', 'pageSize', and 'tables' using payloads to trigger time-based or error-based SQL injection techniques.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade pimcore to version 3.6.0 or later to mitigate the SQL Injection vulnerability.
Implement strict input validation to prevent malicious input from being processed.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential security weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by the software vendor to address vulnerabilities and enhance system security.