CVE-2014-8681 in Gogs
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the GetIssues function in models/issue.go in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.6.x before 0.5.6.1025 Beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the label parameter to user/repos/issues.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/26/2024
The CVE-2014-8681 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the gogs git service platform that affects versions ranging from 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.6.x before the 0.5.6.1025 Beta release. This vulnerability specifically targets the GetIssues function within the models/issue.go file, exposing the application to remote code execution risks through improper input validation. The flaw manifests when the label parameter is passed to the user/repos/issues endpoint, creating an attack vector that allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input strings.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate parameter sanitization within the GetIssues function where user-supplied label values are directly incorporated into sql query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. This pattern violates fundamental security principles and creates a classic sql injection scenario where attacker-controlled data becomes part of the sql execution context. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited through http requests that manipulate the label parameter, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even gain unauthorized access to the underlying database system.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-8681 extends beyond simple data compromise as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary sql commands on the affected gogs instance. This could result in complete database takeover, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement within network environments where gogs is deployed. The vulnerability affects organizations using gogs for git repository management, making it particularly dangerous for development teams that rely on this platform for source code hosting and issue tracking. Attackers could exploit this weakness to access sensitive project information, user credentials, and potentially disrupt development workflows through data corruption or deletion.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigations including patching to version 0.5.6.1025 Beta or later, which addresses the sql injection flaw through proper input validation and parameterized query construction. Additional defensive measures include implementing web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious sql patterns, enforcing strict input validation at all application entry points, and conducting regular security audits of database interactions. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection weaknesses, and represents a technique commonly catalogued in the ATT&CK framework under the T1190 threat pattern for exploitation of sql injection vulnerabilities. Security teams should also consider implementing database activity monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures for sql injection attacks targeting their gogs installations.