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CVE-2020-3154 — Cisco Cloud Web Security security vulnerability

Medium CVSS 4.9

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco Cloud Web Security (CWS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface improperly validates SQL values. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability sending malicious requests to the affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to modify values on or return values from the underlying database.

Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.9 (3.1)
Published
2020-02-19
CISA KEV
Not currently listed
Ecosystem
software/application
Weaknesses
CWE-89

Affected products

  • cisco / cloud_web_security / 5.2(0)

Matched remediation archetype

SQL and data-query injection

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Check exposure

  • Trace request, message, file, and stored values into SQL, ORM query fragments, filters, sort expressions, and other data-query languages.
  • Inventory database roles, reachable schemas, multi-tenant boundaries, and whether stacked or administrative operations are enabled.
  • Check both direct queries and second-order use of previously stored values.

Remediate safely

  • Use parameterized queries or safe query builders for all values; map identifiers and operators through explicit allowlists.
  • Remove raw query concatenation and give the application account only the tables and operations it requires.
  • Update affected data-access components and add regression tests for query structure preservation with inert edge-case inputs.

Authoritative sources

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