CVE-2020-35742 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

HGiga MailSherlock contains a vulnerability of SQL Injection that allows attackers to inject and execute SQL commands through a URL parameter.

Understanding CVE-2020-35742

This CVE involves a SQL Injection vulnerability in HGiga MailSherlock, impacting specific versions of the product.

What is CVE-2020-35742?

The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL commands via a URL parameter in MailSherlock MSR45/SSR45.

The Impact of CVE-2020-35742

CVSS Score: 7 (High Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: Low

Technical Details of CVE-2020-35742

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-89 SQL Injection.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Products: MailSherlock MSR45/SSR45
Affected Versions:
MailSherlock MSR45/SSR45 iSherlock-user-4.5 (version < 120)
MailSherlock MSR45/SSR45 iSherlock-antispam-4.5 (version < 133)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting SQL commands into a URL parameter.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-35742, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update MailSherlock MSR45/SSR45 Module to:
iSherlock-user-4.5-120.i386.rpm
iSherlock-antispam-4.5-133.i386.rpm

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security patches.
Implement input validation to prevent SQL Injection attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply vendor-provided patches promptly to secure the system.