Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Spiceworks Help Desk Server before 1.3.3. A Blind Boolean SQL injection vulnerability within the order_by_for_ticket function in app/models/reporting/database_query.rb allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter. This can be leveraged to leak local files from the host system, leading to remote code execution (RCE) through deserialization of malicious data.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spiceworks | Help Desk Server | < 1.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://community.spiceworks.com/blogs/help-desk-server-release-notes/3610-1-3-2Release Notes
- https://github.com/d5sec/CVE-2021-43609-POCThird Party Advisory
- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cve-2021-43609-write-up-division5-security-4lgweExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://community.spiceworks.com/blogs/help-desk-server-release-notes/3610-1-3-2Release Notes
- https://github.com/d5sec/CVE-2021-43609-POCThird Party Advisory
- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cve-2021-43609-write-up-division5-security-4lgweExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-43609?
CVE-2021-43609 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Spiceworks Help Desk Server before 1.3.3. A Blind Boolean SQL injection vulnerability within the order_by_for_ticket function in app/models/reporting/database_query.rb allow...
How severe is CVE-2021-43609?
CVE-2021-43609 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-43609?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spiceworks Help Desk Server.