CVE-2017-12759 in SOA School Management
Summary
by MITRE
Ynet Interactive - http://demo.ynetinteractive.com/soa/ SOA School Management 3.0 is affected by: SQL Injection. The impact is: Code execution (remote).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/15/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-12759 affects SOA School Management version 3.0 developed by Ynet Interactive, which is accessible through the demo website at http://demo.ynetinteractive.com/soa/. This represents a critical security flaw that resides within the web application's input validation mechanisms, specifically targeting the database interaction layer. The vulnerability manifests as a SQL injection vulnerability that allows malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries through crafted input parameters.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input data within the application's database communication layer. When the application processes user requests, it fails to properly escape or parameterize input values before incorporating them into SQL query strings. This weakness enables attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can be executed within the database context, effectively bypassing normal access controls and authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1075 which covers the use of valid accounts for persistence and privilege escalation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and potentially catastrophic for any organization utilizing this software. Remote code execution capabilities mean that attackers can potentially gain complete control over the database server and underlying system. This includes the ability to read, modify, or delete sensitive educational data, user credentials, and administrative information. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from anywhere on the internet. Organizations may face data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and significant reputational damage when such vulnerabilities are exploited in real-world scenarios.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of the affected software to the latest version that addresses the SQL injection flaw. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase to prevent similar issues from occurring. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be configured to limit access to the vulnerable application, while comprehensive monitoring and logging should be enabled to detect potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate other potential vulnerabilities within the application infrastructure. The implementation of web application firewalls and database activity monitoring tools can provide additional layers of protection against SQL injection attacks targeting this type of vulnerability.