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CVE-2011-2688

7.5 · HIGH

SQL injection vulnerability in mysql/mysql-auth.pl in the mod_authnz_external module 3.2.5 and earlier for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the u…

Published Jul 28, 2011mod_authnz_external_projectCWE-89EPSS 5.66%

Overview

CVE-2011-2688 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mod_authnz_external_project mod_authnz_external. It was published on July 28, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SQL injection vulnerability in mysql/mysql-auth.pl in the mod_authnz_external module 3.2.5 and earlier for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user field.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mod_authnz_external_project. Update mod_authnz_external to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mod_authnz_external_projectmod_authnz_external0Affected

References

Refanders.fix.no/software/#unixRefbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=633637Refcode.google.com/p/mod-auth-external/issues/detail?id=5Refsecunia.com/advisories/45240Refwww.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2279Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/12/10Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/12/17Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/48653Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68799Refanders.fix.no/software/#unix

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2688?

CVE-2011-2688 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mod_authnz_external_project mod_authnz_external. It was published on July 28, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-2688?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2688?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mod_authnz_external_project. Update mod_authnz_external to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-2688?

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