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CVE-2016-3072

8.8 · HIGH

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the scoped_search function in app/controllers/katello/api/v2/api_controller.rb in Katello allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL command…

Published Jun 7, 2016CWE-89EPSS 1.84%

Overview

CVE-2016-3072 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 7, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the scoped_search function in app/controllers/katello/api/v2/api_controller.rb in Katello allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) sort_by or (2) sort_order parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1083Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1322050GitHubgithub.com/Katello/katello/pull/6051Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1083Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1322050GitHubgithub.com/Katello/katello/pull/6051

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3072?

CVE-2016-3072 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 7, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-3072?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-3072?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2016-3072?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-3072 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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