CVE-2016-4507 in BLADEcontrol-WebVIS
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Rexroth Bosch BLADEcontrol-WebVIS 3.0.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/17/2019
The CVE-2016-4507 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw discovered in Rexroth Bosch BLADEcontrol-WebVIS version 3.0.2 and earlier systems. This vulnerability specifically affects industrial control systems used in manufacturing and automation environments where web-based visualization interfaces are employed to monitor and control machinery operations. The flaw exists within the web interface component of the BLADEcontrol system, which provides remote access capabilities for operators to interact with industrial processes through standard web browsers. The vulnerability is classified as a remote authenticated attack vector, meaning that an attacker must first establish valid credentials to exploit the weakness, but once authenticated, they can leverage the sql injection to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the web application layer of the BLADEcontrol-WebVIS system. When authenticated users submit data through various web forms or parameters within the interface, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied inputs before incorporating them into sql queries executed against the backend database. This allows maliciously crafted input to be interpreted as sql commands rather than data, enabling attackers to manipulate the database structure, extract sensitive information, modify or delete data, or even gain elevated privileges within the system. The unspecified vectors mentioned in the description suggest that multiple entry points within the web interface could potentially be exploited, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous as attackers can identify various pathways to compromise the system.
The operational impact of CVE-2016-4507 extends far beyond simple data corruption or information disclosure. In industrial environments where BLADEcontrol-WebVIS systems are deployed, this vulnerability could lead to significant operational disruptions including production halts, data manipulation that affects quality control processes, unauthorized access to proprietary manufacturing data, and potential safety hazards if critical process parameters are altered. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries can exploit this vulnerability from external networks without requiring physical access to the industrial facility, making it particularly concerning for critical infrastructure sectors. The ability to execute arbitrary sql commands also opens the door for attackers to potentially escalate privileges, create backdoors, or establish persistent access to the industrial control environment, which aligns with tactics described in the attack pattern taxonomy under attack techniques related to database manipulation and privilege escalation.
Organizations utilizing affected BLADEcontrol-WebVIS systems should prioritize immediate remediation through official vendor patches and updates, as this vulnerability falls under the category of weak input validation that maps directly to common weakness enumeration CWE-89. The remediation process should include comprehensive security assessments of the industrial network environment, implementation of network segmentation to limit access to critical control systems, and enhanced monitoring of database access patterns for unusual activity. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and conducting regular security testing of industrial control system applications, particularly those with web interfaces, as outlined in various cybersecurity frameworks and standards including the NIST cybersecurity framework and ISO 27001 requirements for industrial control systems security.