CVE-2023-51637

Sante PACS Server PG Patient Query SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 2.77% Top 15%
Affected: Sante PACS Server PG
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51637?
CVE-2023-51637 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-51637?
To fix CVE-2023-51637, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-51637 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-51637 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-51637?
CVE-2023-51637 affects Sante PACS Server PG.
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