Discover how CVE-2019-13079 exposes Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center 9.1.317 to SQL injection attacks, allowing unauthorized database access. Learn mitigation steps and long-term security practices.
Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center 9.1.317 is vulnerable to a security loophole that allows SQL injection attacks, enabling unauthorized commands on the database.
Understanding CVE-2019-13079
The vulnerability in the Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center 9.1.317 exposes it to SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized database access.
What is CVE-2019-13079?
The security vulnerability in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance Server Center 9.1.317 allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the database through the /adminui/history_log.php component with the affected parameter being TYPE_NAME.
The Impact of CVE-2019-13079
The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it enables an authorized user to run unauthorized commands on the database, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-13079
The technical aspects of the CVE-2019-13079 vulnerability provide insights into its nature and potential exploitation.
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-13079 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates