CVE-2020-27235 : What You Need to Know

OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 is affected by an SQL injection vulnerability in the 'getAssets.jsp' page, allowing attackers to execute malicious SQL commands.

Understanding CVE-2020-27235

This CVE involves a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in OpenClinic GA 5.173.3.

What is CVE-2020-27235?

An SQL injection vulnerability in OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries through the 'description' parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-27235

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.4 (Medium severity) and can be exploited by authenticated attackers via HTTP requests, posing a risk to data confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-27235

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special SQL elements in the 'getAssets.jsp' page, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL commands.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: OpenClinic
Version: OpenClinic GA 5.173.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-27235 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches or updates provided by the vendor.
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent SQL injection attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate developers and users on secure coding practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from OpenClinic.