CVE-2023-4832 in Company Management Software
Summary
by MITRE • 09/14/2023
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Aceka Company Management allows SQL Injection.
This issue affects Company Management: before 3072 .
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/21/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-4832 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Aceka Company Management software suite, specifically impacting versions prior to 3072. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize user inputs before incorporating them into SQL query constructs, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database operations through crafted input sequences.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs at the application's input validation layer where user-supplied data enters the system without adequate filtering or escaping mechanisms. When legitimate users or attackers provide input that contains SQL metacharacters such as single quotes, semicolons, or comment delimiters, the application processes these elements directly within database queries without proper sanitization. This processing allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the affected application's database user account. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it enables unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion across the entire database system.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability exposes organizations using Aceka Company Management to significant security risks including unauthorized data breaches, data corruption, and potential complete database compromise. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive company information, manipulate financial records, access employee data, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The attack surface extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system-wide compromise, especially if the database user account has elevated privileges or access to critical system components. Organizations may face regulatory compliance violations, financial losses, and reputational damage if such attacks occur successfully.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-4832 should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems to version 3072 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout their applications to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other components. Database administrators should enforce the principle of least privilege, ensuring that application database accounts have minimal necessary permissions to reduce potential damage from successful attacks. Additional protective measures include implementing web application firewalls, conducting regular security code reviews, and establishing comprehensive monitoring systems to detect anomalous database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploit public-facing application and T1071.004 for application layer protocol to identify potential attack vectors and defensive measures.