2014-05-08 Instructure Advisory IAC27818 - SQL Sanitization Vulnerability

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SECURITY UPDATE

Release Date:	2014-05-08 (Last update can be found below the document title)
Description:	SQL Sanitization Vulnerability
Criticality Level:	Highly Critical ( Less Critical < Critical < Moderately Critical < Highly Critical )
Impact:	Manipulation of data Exposure of sensitive information Privilege escalation Authentication Level: Logged in Canvas admins and instructors
Systems Affected:	Canvas LMS
Solution Status:	Patched
Discovered By:	Instructure Internal Audit
Relevant Changesets:	https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms/commit/1f231d1369a4fbfeac4211524210b87d6e1a669a

Summary:

A security audit has identified a SQL injection attack vector in the course import functionality, available to account admins and instructors.

Status:

A fix has been developed and deployed to Canvas Cloud. Users of Canvas CV are encouraged to either update to the most recent stable code or apply the patch manually.

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Jordan has had various roles in the ed tech software (SAAS) industry for the past 9 years. (almost 5 years with Instructure). In his previous company he was a Client Services Manager for two years (responsible for account management, implementation, project management, and training, for each of his customers). After a year and a half he was commissioned to build a training department, all policies and procedures, and deliver training for all customers. Over the past eight years he has been in charge of conceiving, producing and deploying eLearning initiatives and strategies. He has trained over 3,000 adult learners with a wide range of technical aptitude, including K-12 Teachers, Principals, Administrators, Superintendents, Higher Ed Professors, Doctors, CTO’s, and Corporate Business Professionals and Executives. Jordan is an instructional designer and Community Manager for Instructure with a focus on connecting Canvas users with tools and resources that will help them get excited about and become proficient in utilizing the Canvas Learning Platform.