CVE-2018-25066 in nodebatis
Summary
by MITRE • 01/09/2023
A vulnerability was found in PeterMu nodebatis up to 2.1.x. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to sql injection. Upgrading to version 2.2.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 6629ff5b7e3d62ad8319007a54589ec1f62c7c35. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217554 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/29/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-25066 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the PeterMu nodebatis framework version 2.1.x and earlier. This vulnerability resides in an unknown function within the software library, making it particularly dangerous as attackers can exploit it without full knowledge of the specific code path. The flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or complete system compromise. The vulnerability has been classified with a critical severity rating, indicating the potential for significant damage to affected systems and organizations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. This flaw operates at the application level where user input is directly concatenated or interpolated into database query strings rather than being properly escaped or parameterized. The attack vector likely involves sending malicious input through api endpoints or application interfaces that process user data through the nodebatis framework, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary sql commands that execute with the privileges of the affected application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to perform full database compromise, including data exfiltration, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potential lateral movement within the network. Organizations using affected versions of nodebatis may face severe consequences including regulatory compliance violations, financial losses, and reputational damage. The vulnerability affects any system that relies on the PeterMu nodebatis framework for database operations, making it particularly concerning for web applications, api services, and backend systems that handle sensitive data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-25066 focus primarily on immediate remediation through upgrading to version 2.2.0, which contains the necessary patch identified by the commit hash 6629ff5b7e3d62ad8319007a54589ec1f62c7c35. This upgrade addresses the root cause by implementing proper input validation and parameterization mechanisms for database queries. Organizations should also implement additional security measures including input sanitization, web application firewalls, database activity monitoring, and regular security assessments. The patch addresses the underlying code structure that allowed the injection attack, specifically targeting the vulnerable function where user input was improperly handled, thereby preventing malicious sql commands from being executed against the database backend.