SQL Injection Bypass Vulnerability in Modsecurity by SpiderLabs
CVE-2020-22669

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Owasp

Status
Owasp Modsecurity Core Rule Set
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 September 2022

What is CVE-2020-22669?

The vulnerability in Modsecurity OWASP Core Rule Set version 3.2.0 allows attackers to exploit SQL injection techniques by using specialized comment characters and variable assignments within SQL syntax. This manipulation can bypass the Web Application Firewall (WAF) protection provided by Modsecurity, exposing web applications to potential SQL injection attacks. It’s crucial for web developers and security teams to be aware of this vulnerability and apply security patches to mitigate any risks associated with it.

References

https://github.com/SpiderLabs/owasp-modsecurity-crs/issue...
https://github.com/coreruleset/coreruleset/pull/1793
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg0...
mailing-list

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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