CVE-2019-12989
Published: March 25, 2022
Official Description
Citrix SD-WAN and NetScaler SD-WAN allow SQL Injection.
CISA KEV Advisory
Citrix SD-WAN and NetScaler SQL Injection Vulnerability
Citrix SD-WAN and NetScaler SD-WAN allow SQL Injection.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
Citrix SD-WAN and NetScaler SD-WAN are susceptible to SQL Injection. This high-severity vulnerability has a very high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 0.91054). Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation, making it an urgent concern.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. SQL Injection flaws can lead to unauthorized access to databases, data manipulation, or even remote code execution.
Apply the latest security updates for Citrix SD-WAN and NetScaler SD-WAN to patch this SQL Injection vulnerability. Implement robust input validation and parameterized queries to prevent similar issues.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-12989 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2019-12989 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-12989 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1