CVE-2022-34115 in Dataease
Summary
by MITRE • 07/23/2022
Dataease v1.11.1 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the parameter dataSourceId.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/03/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-34115 affects Dataease version 1.11.1 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that resides within the application's data source handling mechanism. This vulnerability manifests through the dataSourceId parameter, which serves as an entry point for malicious actors to execute unauthorized database commands. The flaw originates from insufficient input validation and sanitization practices within the application's backend processing logic, where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities, and aligns with the attack pattern documented in MITRE ATT&CK framework under technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in data servers.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input for the dataSourceId parameter that contains SQL payload sequences designed to manipulate the underlying database queries. When the application processes this malformed input, it executes the injected SQL commands with the privileges of the database user account associated with the Dataease application. This can result in unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete database compromise depending on the privilege level of the database user. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and directly interact with the database layer, potentially enabling them to extract sensitive information, modify database records, or escalate their privileges within the system.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-34115 extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to establish persistent access within the organization's infrastructure. Successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement within the network. Organizations using Dataease v1.11.1 are particularly vulnerable as this version lacks proper input validation controls that would normally prevent such attacks. The vulnerability affects any system where Dataease is deployed with database connectivity, making it a significant concern for businesses that rely on this analytics platform for business intelligence and reporting. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive business data, customer information, financial records, and other proprietary information stored within the connected databases.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-34115 should focus on immediate patching of the affected Dataease version to the latest release that contains proper input validation and sanitization measures. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries and prepared statements throughout the application codebase to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit database access to only necessary applications and users. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application stack. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. The remediation process should also include comprehensive input validation at multiple levels, including client-side and server-side validation, to ensure that all user-supplied data is properly sanitized before being processed by the application. Organizations should also consider implementing database privilege minimization practices where the application connects to databases with the least privilege necessary for its operation, reducing the potential impact of successful exploitation.