CVE-2021-42258 is a vulnerability in Bqe Billquick Web Suite
Published on October 22, 2021
BQE BillQuick Web Suite 2018 through 2021 before 22.0.9.1 allows SQL injection for unauthenticated remote code execution, as exploited in the wild in October 2021 for ransomware installation. SQL injection can, for example, use the txtID (aka username) parameter. Successful exploitation can include the ability to execute arbitrary code as MSSQLSERVER$ via xp_cmdshell.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This BQE BillQuick Web Suite Versions Prior to 22.0.9.1 (from 2018 through 2021) Remote Code Execution Vu vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. BQE BillQuick Web Suite 2018 through 2021 prior to 22.0.9.1 allows SQL injection for unauthenticated remote code execution, as exploited in the wild in October 2021 for ransomware installation.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by November 17, 2021: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2021-42258 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a SQL Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2021-42258 has been classified to as a SQL Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-42258
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Exploit Probability
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