SQL Injection in Zabbix

CVE-2016-4338

The mysql user parameter configuration script (userparameter_mysql.conf) in the agent in Zabbix before 2.0.18, 2.2.x before 2.2.13, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3, when used with a shell other than bash, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or SQL commands via the mysql.size parameter.

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

EPSS: 0.211 (97.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Zabbix — versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Exploit, x_refsource_FULLDISC, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4338?
CVE-2016-4338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zabbix, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2017-01-23.
How severe is CVE-2016-4338?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-4338 known to be exploited?
7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.