CVE-2026-40842
SQL Injection in Widget Management System
Publication date: 2026-05-27
Last updated on: 2026-05-27
Assigner: CERT VDE
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-89 | The product 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. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an unauthenticated SQL Injection in the getWidgetTags function. It occurs because special elements in a SQL SELECT command are not properly neutralized, allowing a low privileged remote attacker to exploit it.
Essentially, the attacker can manipulate the SQL query to access or extract data that should be protected.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability can result in a total loss of confidentiality due to an unauthenticated SQL Injection attack. Loss of confidentiality can lead to exposure of sensitive data, which may impact compliance with data protection standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA that require safeguarding personal and sensitive information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is a total loss of confidentiality. This means sensitive data accessed through the vulnerable SQL query can be exposed to unauthorized attackers.