CVE-2017-14252 in EyesOfNetwork Web Interface
Summary
by MITRE
SQL Injection exists in the EyesOfNetwork web interface (aka eonweb) 5.1-0 via the group_id cookie to side.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/14/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-14252 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the EyesOfNetwork web interface version 5.1-0. This security weakness specifically manifests through the group_id cookie parameter in the side.php script, creating a pathway for malicious actors to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database. The EyesOfNetwork platform, designed for network monitoring and security management, becomes severely compromised when this vulnerability is exploited, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive network data and system configurations.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 classification, which specifically addresses SQL injection attacks where untrusted input is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw occurs because the application fails to properly validate or escape user-supplied input from the group_id cookie before incorporating it into database queries. Attackers can manipulate this cookie value to inject malicious SQL syntax that bypasses authentication mechanisms and can lead to complete database compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform unauthorized actions within the EyesOfNetwork environment. Successful exploitation could enable adversaries to extract sensitive information including network configurations, user credentials, and monitoring data. The vulnerability affects the web interface specifically, meaning that an attacker would need to establish a web session to leverage this flaw, but once exploited, the consequences could be extensive given the nature of network monitoring systems. The attack surface is particularly concerning because network monitoring platforms typically contain highly sensitive operational data that could be used for further lateral movement within the network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-14252 should prioritize immediate patching of the EyesOfNetwork web interface to version 5.1-1 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for this SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should also implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application to prevent similar issues in the future. Network segmentation and monitoring of web traffic can help detect exploitation attempts, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify potential injection points in web applications. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and adheres to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for Application Layer Protocol: DNS, as attackers may use DNS-based techniques to exfiltrate data from compromised systems, though the primary concern here remains the database compromise through SQL injection.