CVE-2023-4987 in taskhub
Summary
by MITRE • 09/15/2023
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in infinitietech taskhub 2.8.7. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /home/get_tasks_list of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument project/status/user_id/sort/search leads to sql injection. VDB-239798 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/12/2023
This critical sql injection vulnerability exists in infinitietech taskhub version 2.8.7 within the GET parameter handler component. The vulnerability specifically affects the /home/get_tasks_list endpoint where user-supplied parameters including project status user_id sort and search can be manipulated to execute arbitrary sql commands. The flaw represents a classic injection vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication and authorization controls while potentially gaining full database access. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89 sql injection which is consistently ranked among the top ten web application security risks by owasp and cwe. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it leverages GET parameters which are easily accessible through browser address bars or simple http requests, making exploitation straightforward and detectable through standard network monitoring tools.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides attackers with unrestricted access to the underlying database containing sensitive task management data. An attacker could extract all user credentials project information task details and potentially access other connected systems through the database. The vulnerability enables privilege escalation attacks where unauthorized users might gain administrative privileges or access to data they should not be able to view. This represents a significant risk to organizations using taskhub for project management since the database likely contains confidential business information and user data. The lack of vendor response to early disclosure attempts exacerbates the risk as no patch or workaround was immediately available to protect affected systems.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls waf rules specifically targeting sql injection patterns and implement proper access controls to limit database access. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user inputs through strict validation and escaping mechanisms while also applying the principle of least privilege to database connections. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify similar injection points throughout the application. Additionally implementing proper logging and monitoring of database queries can help detect exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with attack techniques described in the mitre att&ck framework under initial access and credential access phases where adversaries attempt to exploit injection vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized database access and extract sensitive information.