CVE-2019-15559 in DianoxDragon Hawn
Summary
by MITRE
DianoxDragon Hawn before 2019-07-10 allows SQL injection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/04/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-15559 affects the DianoxDragon Hawn application version prior to 2019-07-10, representing a critical SQL injection flaw that exposes the system to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The flaw occurs when user input is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into SQL queries, allowing attackers to manipulate database operations through malicious input sequences.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database by injecting malicious SQL code into input fields. This typically occurs when the application directly concatenates user-supplied data into SQL query strings without proper parameterization or input validation mechanisms. The vulnerability affects the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, potentially allowing attackers to bypass access controls, extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even escalate privileges within the system. Attackers can leverage this flaw to perform unauthorized database operations including data exfiltration, data modification, or complete database compromise.
The operational impact of CVE-2019-15559 extends beyond simple data theft, as it represents a fundamental breach in the application's security architecture that can lead to complete system compromise. Organizations utilizing affected versions of DianoxDragon Hawn face significant risks including unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage. The vulnerability can be exploited through various attack vectors including web application interfaces, API endpoints, or any input fields that process user data and interact with backend databases. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, specifically targeting web application vulnerabilities that allow for database manipulation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2019-15559 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected application to version 2019-07-10 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging. Database access controls should be reviewed and strengthened, ensuring that applications use least-privilege database accounts with restricted permissions. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls, input sanitization mechanisms, and regular security code reviews can provide defense-in-depth protection against SQL injection attacks. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts, while regular vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar weaknesses in other applications within the organization's infrastructure.