CVE-2017-7952 in EAM
Summary
by MITRE
INFOR EAM V11.0 Build 201410 has SQL injection via search fields, related to the filtervalue parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/28/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-7952 affects INFOR EAM V11.0 Build 201410 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that compromises the database layer of the application. This vulnerability specifically manifests through search functionality where the filtervalue parameter is improperly validated and sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the search interface, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, modifying database records, or executing arbitrary commands on the underlying database server. This type of vulnerability directly violates the principle of input validation and demonstrates a fundamental weakness in how user-supplied data is processed within the application's backend operations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits specially crafted input through the search fields of the EAM application, specifically targeting the filtervalue parameter. The application fails to properly escape or parameterize the user input before incorporating it into SQL queries, creating a pathway for attackers to manipulate the database execution flow. This flaw aligns with CWE-89, which defines SQL injection as the improper inclusion of user-controllable data into SQL query construction, and represents a classic example of insecure data handling practices in web applications. The vulnerability essentially allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and directly interact with the database through the application's interface, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise asset management systems that typically contain sensitive operational and financial data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to critical enterprise information. Organizations using INFOR EAM V11.0 Build 201410 face significant risks including data breaches, system corruption, and potential regulatory compliance violations. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of enterprise asset management data, which often includes sensitive information about company assets, maintenance schedules, financial records, and operational procedures. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges, access restricted database tables, or even gain remote code execution capabilities on the database server. This represents a severe threat to business continuity and information security, particularly in environments where the EAM system manages critical infrastructure assets.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-7952 should focus on immediate patching of the affected INFOR EAM application to the latest available version that addresses the SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations must implement proper input validation and parameterized query construction throughout the application codebase to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. The implementation of web application firewalls and database activity monitoring tools can provide additional layers of protection by detecting and blocking suspicious SQL injection attempts. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive code reviews and penetration testing to identify other potential injection points within the application and related systems. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1071.005 for application layer protocol usage and T1190 for exploitation of remote services, making it a critical target for defensive security measures and incident response planning. Organizations should also consider implementing database access controls and privilege separation to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.