CVE-2017-16735 in IntegraXor
Summary
by MITRE
A SQL Injection issue was discovered in Ecava IntegraXor v 6.1.1030.1 and prior. The SQL Injection vulnerability has been identified, which generates an error in the database log.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/17/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-16735 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within Ecava IntegraXor version 6.1.1030.1 and earlier iterations. This security weakness resides in the application's handling of user input within database query operations, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database interactions. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize or validate input parameters before incorporating them into SQL command structures, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code that executes within the database context.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms within the IntegraXor application framework. When user-supplied data is directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper parameterization or sanitization, the system becomes susceptible to malicious input injection. The error generation in database logs serves as both an indicator of the vulnerability's exploitation and a potential information disclosure vector that could reveal sensitive database structure information to attackers. This particular flaw aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, making it a classic example of SQL injection vulnerability patterns.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it enables attackers to potentially execute arbitrary database commands with the privileges of the application's database user account. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion across the integrated systems. Attackers might leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges within the database environment, extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, or system configurations, and potentially establish persistent access points within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects organizations relying on Ecava IntegraXor for industrial automation and data integration processes, where database integrity and security are paramount for operational continuity.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest available version of Ecava IntegraXor where the SQL injection flaw has been addressed through proper input validation and parameterized query implementations. System administrators should also deploy web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization measures, disabling unnecessary database accounts, and conducting regular security assessments of integrated systems will help reduce the attack surface. The remediation process should follow industry best practices outlined in the ATT&CK framework for database security, particularly focusing on techniques related to credential access and defense evasion. Regular security patch management and vulnerability scanning protocols should be enhanced to prevent similar issues in other integrated systems and applications within the organization's infrastructure.