CVE-2022-44945 in Rukovoditel
Summary
by MITRE • 12/02/2022
Rukovoditel v3.2.1 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the heading_field_id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-44945 affects Rukovoditel version 3.2.1 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that can be exploited through the heading_field_id parameter. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. The affected application appears to be a web-based project management and collaboration tool that processes user input through the heading_field_id parameter, which is likely used to retrieve or manipulate data within the application's database layer.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input through the heading_field_id parameter that gets directly incorporated into database queries without adequate input validation or sanitization. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands that can be executed by the database server, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or even complete database compromise. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it likely affects core application functionality where field identifiers are used to dynamically construct database queries, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to escalate their privileges or extract sensitive information from the underlying database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on the database server, perform unauthorized database operations, or establish persistent backdoors within the application environment. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.005 for application layer protocol usage and T1190 for exploitation of remote services, as it represents an unauthenticated attack vector that can be leveraged from external network positions. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the application's data, potentially exposing sensitive project information, user credentials, or business-critical data stored within the database.
Organizations using Rukovoditel v3.2.1 should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach involves implementing proper input sanitization for all user-supplied data, particularly parameters used in database operations. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls, input validation routines, and regular security code reviews can help prevent similar vulnerabilities. The fix should involve upgrading to a patched version of Rukovoditel that properly handles the heading_field_id parameter through parameterized database queries or proper input sanitization techniques. Organizations should also conduct thorough penetration testing to identify potential additional injection points within the application and implement comprehensive monitoring to detect suspicious database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.