CVE-2014-125061 in filebroker
Summary
by MITRE • 01/07/2023
** UNSUPPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED **** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in peel filebroker and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function select_transfer_status_desc of the file lib/common.rb. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is 91097e26a6c84d3208a351afaa52e0f62e5853ef. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217616. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/06/2024
This vulnerability resides within the peel filebroker software ecosystem, specifically targeting a critical security flaw in the file lib/common.rb. The affected function select_transfer_status_desc demonstrates a dangerous pattern of inadequate input validation that permits malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the application's database layer. This represents a classic sql injection vulnerability that falls under the CWE-89 category, where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates its potential for severe impact on system integrity and data confidentiality.
The technical exploitation of this flaw occurs when the application processes user input through the select_transfer_status_desc function, which fails to properly escape or parameterize database queries. This allows attackers to manipulate the sql execution flow and potentially extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database system. The patch identifier 91097e26a6c84d3208a351afaa52e0f62e5853ef specifically addresses this issue by implementing proper input validation mechanisms and sql query parameterization techniques. The vulnerability's designation as unsupported when assigned indicates that the software vendor has ceased maintenance support for the affected product line, leaving users exposed to this and potentially other undiscovered security flaws.
From an operational standpoint, this sql injection vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations relying on unsupported software versions. The attack surface expands considerably when considering that the application likely handles sensitive file transfer operations and associated metadata that could contain confidential information. Attackers leveraging this vulnerability could potentially gain unauthorized access to file transfer logs, user credentials, or other system-related data stored in the database. The ATT&CK framework would categorize this as a database injection technique under the broader category of command and control communications, potentially enabling further lateral movement within the network infrastructure. Organizations utilizing unsupported software versions face heightened risk profiles as they cannot benefit from security updates or patches provided by vendors.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate application of the provided patch 91097e26a6c84d3208a351afaa52e0f62e5853ef to resolve the sql injection vulnerability. However, given that the software is no longer supported, organizations should consider migrating to supported alternatives or implementing compensating controls such as database firewalls, web application firewalls, or strict input validation at multiple layers of the application architecture. Additionally, security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially unpatched components within the same software ecosystem, as unsupported products often contain multiple security flaws that may have been discovered after the initial vulnerability disclosure. The long-term solution requires transitioning away from unsupported software platforms to ensure ongoing security support and maintenance.