CVE-2019-15995 : What You Need to Know

Cisco DNA Spaces: Connector SQL Injection Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2019-15995

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco DNA Spaces: Connector that allows a remote attacker, after authentication, to execute arbitrary SQL queries.

What is CVE-2019-15995?

The flaw in the web UI of Cisco DNA Spaces: Connector permits an authenticated attacker to run SQL queries due to inadequate input verification. By injecting malicious SQL statements into a specific field, an attacker can potentially delete the SQL database, necessitating the reinstallation of the Connector VM.

The Impact of CVE-2019-15995

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity issue with high availability and integrity impact but no confidentiality impact. The attack complexity is low, requiring high privileges, and can be exploited over the network without user interaction.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-15995

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the web UI of Cisco DNA Spaces: Connector allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious SQL statements.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco DNA Spaces
Vendor: Cisco
Affected Version: Unspecified

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches or updates promptly.
Monitor Cisco's security advisories for any new information or patches related to this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Cisco has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Ensure that the latest patches are applied to all affected systems.