CVE-2022-27360 in SpringBlade
Summary
by MITRE • 05/05/2022
SpringBlade v3.2.0 and below was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the component customSqlSegment.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/08/2022
SpringBlade represents a popular Java-based enterprise application framework that provides rapid development capabilities for business applications. The vulnerability exists within the customSqlSegment component which is designed to allow developers to inject custom SQL fragments into database queries. This component serves as a bridge between the application's business logic and database operations, enabling dynamic query construction based on runtime parameters. The specific flaw occurs when user-supplied input is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. This vulnerability affects all versions of SpringBlade up to and including v3.2.0, making it a widespread issue across numerous deployments.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from improper input validation within the customSqlSegment processing logic. When developers utilize this component to build dynamic queries, the framework fails to adequately escape or parameterize user-provided data before incorporating it into SQL statements. This creates an environment where malicious actors can inject arbitrary SQL code through carefully crafted input parameters. The vulnerability manifests when the application processes user requests containing SQL injection payloads within the customSqlSegment parameter, allowing attackers to manipulate the underlying database queries. This flaw aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities, and follows the common pattern where unsanitized user input is directly concatenated into SQL commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with extensive database access capabilities. Successful exploitation could enable unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion across all database tables accessible to the application's database user account. Attackers might leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, or business-critical information, and potentially establish persistent access through database backdoors. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems, with potential cascading effects on other applications sharing the same database infrastructure. Organizations using SpringBlade versions prior to v3.2.1 face significant risk exposure, particularly those handling sensitive data or operating in regulated environments.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate remediation through version upgrades to SpringBlade v3.2.1 or later, which includes proper input validation and parameterization of SQL queries. Organizations should implement comprehensive input sanitization measures, including the use of prepared statements and parameterized queries throughout all database interactions. Security teams should conduct thorough code reviews to identify and remediate any custom implementations that bypass the framework's security controls. Network segmentation and database access controls should be enforced to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation. Additionally, organizations should implement database activity monitoring and intrusion detection systems to detect suspicious query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation in web application frameworks and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation, emphasizing the need for robust security controls in enterprise application development environments.