CVE-2016-2299 in IntegraXor
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Ecava IntegraXor before 5.0 build 4522 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/19/2018
The CVE-2016-2299 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw in Ecava IntegraXor software prior to version 5.0 build 4522. This vulnerability resides within the industrial automation and data acquisition platform that facilitates communication between various industrial devices and databases. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands into the system, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure and underlying industrial control systems. The vulnerability affects organizations relying on industrial automation solutions where database integrity and security are paramount for operational technology environments.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the IntegraXor application's database interaction components. Attackers can exploit this weakness through unspecified vectors that likely involve malformed data inputs passed to database queries. The vulnerability allows for arbitrary SQL command execution, which means an attacker could potentially extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even gain administrative access to the underlying database system. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when user-supplied data is directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, particularly in industrial environments where IntegraXor serves as a critical data integration layer. Organizations using this software may face severe consequences including unauthorized access to production data, manipulation of industrial processes, disruption of operational workflows, and potential safety hazards in manufacturing or critical infrastructure settings. The remote nature of the attack vector means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from outside the network perimeter, making it particularly dangerous for industrial control systems that may have limited network segmentation. This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-89 which identifies improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2016-2299 should prioritize immediate software updates to version 5.0 build 4522 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to systems running IntegraXor, deploy web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious database queries, and conduct thorough security assessments of their industrial control systems. Additionally, implementing proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database access controls can significantly reduce the attack surface. The remediation efforts should align with industrial cybersecurity frameworks such as those outlined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and should consider the specific ATT&CK techniques related to database attacks and credential access to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in the industrial control environment.