CVE-2020-13588 : Security Advisory and Response

An SQL injection vulnerability in the 'entities/fields' page of Rukovoditel Project Management App 2.7.2 allows attackers to execute malicious SQL commands. This CVE has a CVSS base score of 5.4 (Medium severity).

Understanding CVE-2020-13588

This CVE involves an SQL injection vulnerability in a specific page of the Rukovoditel Project Management App.

What is CVE-2020-13588?

An SQL injection flaw in the 'entities/fields' page of Rukovoditel Project Management App 2.7.2 allows attackers to inject and execute SQL commands.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13588

CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
User Interaction: None
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13588

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The 'heading_field_id' parameter in the 'entities/fields' page is susceptible to authenticated SQL injection attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Rukovoditel
Version: Rukovoditel Project Management App 2.7.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending authenticated HTTP requests with administrator credentials or through cross-site request forgery.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-13588 by following these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs
Apply security patches provided by the vendor
Monitor and log SQL errors for unusual activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by the vendor
Apply patches promptly to mitigate the risk of SQL injection attacks