CVE-2023-51637
9.8 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2023-51637 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting santesoft sante_pacs_server. It was published on May 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Sante PACS Server PG Patient Query SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sante PACS Server PG. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the DICOM service, which listens on TCP port 11122 by default. When parsing the NAME element of the PATIENT record, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of NETWORK SERVICE. Was ZDI-CAN-21579.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from santesoft. Update sante_pacs_server 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| santesoft | sante_pacs_server | >= 0, < 3.3.7 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-51637?
CVE-2023-51637 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting santesoft sante_pacs_server. It was published on May 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2023-51637?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-51637?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from santesoft. Update sante_pacs_server 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.
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