CVE-2022-24407

cyrus-sasl: failure to properly escape SQL input allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

8.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · February 23, 2022

Updated · November 2, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the SQL plugin shipped with Cyrus SASL. The vulnerability occurs due to failure to properly escape SQL input and leads to an improper input validation vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands and the ability to change the passwords for other accounts allowing escalation of privileges.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command