CVE-2020-25253 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue was discovered in Hyland OnBase versions 16.0.2.83 and below, 17.0.2.109 and below, 18.0.0.37 and below, 19.8.16.1000 and below, and 20.3.10.1000 and below, allowing SQL injection through various parameters.

Understanding CVE-2020-25253

This CVE identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in multiple versions of Hyland OnBase.

What is CVE-2020-25253?

The CVE-2020-25253 vulnerability in Hyland OnBase allows attackers to perform SQL injection attacks using specific parameters.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25253

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and potentially full control of the affected system by malicious actors.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25253

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in Hyland OnBase versions allows SQL injection through parameters like TableName, ColumnName, Name, UserId, or Password.

Affected Systems and Versions

Hyland OnBase 16.0.2.83 and below
Hyland OnBase 17.0.2.109 and below
Hyland OnBase 18.0.0.37 and below
Hyland OnBase 19.8.16.1000 and below
Hyland OnBase 20.3.10.1000 and below

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious SQL commands through the vulnerable parameters, potentially gaining unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-25253 with the following measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Hyland for the affected versions.
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent SQL injection attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Hyland OnBase to address security vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation and parameterized queries to mitigate SQL injection risks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Hyland and apply patches promptly to secure your systems.