CVE-2024-46636: n/a
NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) MODAPS v8.1 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the category parameter. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the system data, with some impact on availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.4, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-46636 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the category parameter of NASA EOSDIS MODAPS v8.1. The vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL commands due to improper input validation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L), reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and some availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published, and no known exploits are currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive data within the EOSDIS MODAPS system, with limited impact on availability. Given the critical CVSS score, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the system's data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to implement input validation and parameterized queries on the category parameter to mitigate SQL injection risks. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-46636: n/a
Description
NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) MODAPS v8.1 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the category parameter. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the system data, with some impact on availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.4, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.4critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-46636 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the category parameter of NASA EOSDIS MODAPS v8.1. The vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL commands due to improper input validation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L), reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and some availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published, and no known exploits are currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive data within the EOSDIS MODAPS system, with limited impact on availability. Given the critical CVSS score, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the system's data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to implement input validation and parameterized queries on the category parameter to mitigate SQL injection risks. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69efd1e7ba26a39fba65522e
Added to database: 4/27/2026, 9:15:19 PM
Last enriched: 5/5/2026, 7:36:24 AM
Last updated: 6/11/2026, 7:30:59 PM
Views: 67
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