CVE-2020-5320 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-5320, a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise software versions before 3.2, allowing unauthorized SQL command execution.
Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise (OME) versions prior to 3.2 and OpenManage Enterprise-Modular (OME-M) versions prior to 1.10.00 contain a SQL injection vulnerability that could be exploited by a remote authenticated malicious user with high privileges.
Understanding CVE-2020-5320
This CVE involves a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Enterprise software.
What is CVE-2020-5320?
CVE-2020-5320 is a SQL injection vulnerability found in Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise (OME) versions before 3.2 and OpenManage Enterprise-Modular (OME-M) versions before 1.10.00. This vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute SQL commands.
The Impact of CVE-2020-5320
The impact of this vulnerability is critical, with a CVSS base score of 9.0. It can lead to unauthorized actions being performed by the attacker.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-5320
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, also known as 'SQL Injection' (CWE-89).
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Dell OpenManage Enterprise
- Vendor: Dell
- Versions Affected: < 3.20 (unspecified version type)
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: High
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Dell OpenManage Enterprise and OpenManage Enterprise-Modular to versions 3.2 and 1.10.00 respectively.
- Monitor and restrict network access to the affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update security configurations.
- Conduct security training for users to prevent social engineering attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by Dell to address this vulnerability.