CVE-2017-9246: NewRelic.Agent SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2rvx-cvfc-mcp2
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-9246 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting NewRelic.Agent libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves new relic .net agent contains sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.3.123.0.

CVE-2017-9246 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-9246
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2rvx-cvfc-mcp2
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product NewRelic.Agent
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-9246

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected NewRelic.Agent dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

NewRelic.Agent fixed: 6.3.123.0 
Upgrade NewRelic.Agent to 6.3.123.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for NewRelic.Agent

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-9246, inspect your project dependencies for NewRelic.Agent:

inspect dependencies for NewRelic.Agent

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of NewRelic.Agent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.3.123.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In NewRelic.Agent, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

New Relic .NET Agent before 6.3.123.0 adds SQL injection flaws to safe applications via vectors involving failure to escape quotes during use of the Slow Queries feature, as demonstrated by a mishandled quote in a VALUES clause of an INSERT statement, after bypassing a SET SHOWPLAN_ALL ON protection mechanism.

CVE-2017-9246 Affected NewRelic.Agent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.3.123.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
NewRelic.Agent
nuget/NewRelic.Agent
NuGet
< 6.3.123.0
6.3.123.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-9246 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9246
NewRelic.Agent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/newrelic/newrelic-dotnet-agent
web.archive.org/web/20221202191459/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20221202191459/https://blog.seanmcelroy.com/2017/05/26/sql-injection-with-new-relic-patched

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9246?
CVE-2017-9246 is a security vulnerability in NewRelic.Agent involving New Relic .NET Agent contains SQL Injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which NewRelic.Agent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.3.123.0 across affected packages: NewRelic.Agent.
What version fixes CVE-2017-9246?
Upgrading to 6.3.123.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is NewRelic.Agent affected?
Yes, NewRelic.Agent is affected in releases prior to 6.3.123.0. Upgrade your dependency to 6.3.123.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-9246?
CVE-2017-9246 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-9246?
CVE-2017-9246 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2017-9246?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for NewRelic.Agent'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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