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ELBA5 5.8.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain database credentials and execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM level…
Published:
21 april 2026 om 22:00:00
Alert date:
22 april 2026 om 17:03:04
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Enterprise Applications, Database & Storage
ELBA5 version 5.8.0 contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability that enables attackers to compromise database security and execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM-level privileges. The vulnerability stems from default connector credentials that allow unauthorized database access. Attackers can decrypt the database administrator password and leverage the xp_cmdshell stored procedure to execute system commands. Additionally, threat actors can establish persistence by adding backdoor users to the BEDIENER table. This vulnerability provides complete system compromise through database exploitation.
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Affected products:
ELBA5
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25272
https://www.elba.at
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45905
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/elba5-remote-code-execution-via-database-access
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