CVE-2022-4963 in Spring Module Core
Summary
by MITRE • 03/21/2024
A vulnerability was found in Folio Spring Module Core up to 1.1.5. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function dropSchema of the file tenant/src/main/java/org/folio/spring/tenant/hibernate/HibernateSchemaService.java of the component Schema Name Handler. The manipulation leads to sql injection. Upgrading to version 2.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is d374a5f77e6b58e36f0e0e4419be18b95edcd7ff. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257516.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/05/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-4963 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Folio Spring Module Core component, specifically affecting versions up to 1.1.5. This vulnerability resides in the dropSchema function located within the tenant/src/main/java/org/folio/spring/tenant/hibernate/HibernateSchemaService.java file, making it a particularly dangerous weakness in the application's database interaction layer. The flaw occurs within the Schema Name Handler component, which is responsible for managing database schema operations in multi-tenant environments where proper schema handling is crucial for data isolation and security. The vulnerability's classification as critical underscores its potential for severe impact, as sql injection attacks can allow attackers to execute arbitrary database commands and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the dropSchema function, which processes schema names without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. When the function handles user-supplied schema identifiers, it directly incorporates these values into sql queries without appropriate protection against malicious input. This design flaw creates an environment where an attacker can inject malicious sql payloads through carefully crafted schema names, potentially leading to complete database compromise. The vulnerability operates at the intersection of improper input validation and inadequate sql query construction, aligning with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities. The attack vector is particularly concerning in multi-tenant applications where schema operations are frequently performed and where the dropSchema function may be exposed to untrusted input sources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to perform destructive operations including data deletion, schema corruption, or unauthorized database access. In a multi-tenant environment like Folio, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate or destroy schemas belonging to other tenants, violating fundamental security principles of data isolation and tenant separation. The implications are severe for organizations relying on the Folio platform for library management systems, where database integrity and data confidentiality are paramount. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, extract sensitive bibliographic data, or even compromise the entire database infrastructure. The vulnerability's presence in the core tenant management functionality means that any application using Folio Spring Module Core could be at risk, making it a widespread concern across implementations that have not yet upgraded to version 2.0.0.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement the recommended upgrade path to version 2.0.0, which contains the patch identified by the commit hash d374a5f77e6b58e36f0e0e4419be18b95edcd7ff. This upgrade addresses the root cause of the vulnerability by implementing proper parameterization and input validation mechanisms within the dropSchema function. The patch likely introduces prepared statements or similar protective measures to ensure that schema names are properly escaped and validated before being incorporated into sql queries. Additional mitigations should include implementing proper access controls around schema management functions, monitoring for unusual schema operations, and conducting thorough security assessments of the application's database interaction points. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploitation of vulnerabilities in applications, and organizations should ensure their incident response procedures include specific protocols for addressing sql injection attacks in database management components.