CVE-2017-14403 in EyesOfNetwork Web Interface
Summary
by MITRE
The EyesOfNetwork web interface (aka eonweb) 5.1-0 has SQL injection via the term parameter to module/admin_group/search.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/15/2019
The EyesOfNetwork web interface version 5.1-0 contains a critical sql injection vulnerability that affects the administrative group search functionality. This vulnerability exists within the module/admin_group/search.php endpoint where user input from the term parameter is not properly sanitized or validated before being incorporated into sql queries. The flaw allows authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data exfiltration.
This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications. The attack vector leverages the fact that the web application directly incorporates user-supplied data into sql query construction without appropriate input validation or parameterization techniques. The term parameter in the search.php module represents an entry point where malicious sql payloads can be injected, enabling attackers to manipulate database operations and potentially escalate their privileges within the application environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it provides attackers with the ability to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data including user credentials, configuration information, and network monitoring data that EyesOfNetwork is designed to protect. Given that EyesOfNetwork is a network monitoring and security information management platform, successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to critical network infrastructure monitoring data and potentially allow attackers to modify or delete administrative configurations. The vulnerability affects the web interface component specifically, making it accessible through standard web browser interactions.
Security practitioners should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability. The primary recommendation involves immediate patching of the affected eonweb version to address the sql injection flaw through proper input validation and parameterized queries. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls with sql injection detection capabilities can provide additional protection. Network segmentation and least privilege access controls should be enforced to limit the potential impact if exploitation occurs. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring solutions to detect anomalous sql query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to established security frameworks such as those defined in the mitre attack framework under the execution and credential access tactics that can be enabled through sql injection attacks.