CVE-2023-5827 in CTI Monitoring and Early Warning System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/27/2023
A vulnerability was found in Shanghai CTI Navigation CTI Monitoring and Early Warning System 2.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /Web/SysManage/UserEdit.aspx. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-243717 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/19/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-5827 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Shanghai CTI Navigation CTI Monitoring and Early Warning System version 2.2. This system is designed for cybersecurity monitoring and threat detection, making the presence of such a vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations relying on its protective capabilities. The vulnerability specifically resides in the /Web/SysManage/UserEdit.aspx file, which serves as a user management interface component within the broader monitoring platform. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly validate or sanitize the ID argument parameter, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands through this input field.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through improper input handling mechanisms that fail to implement adequate parameter validation or input sanitization measures. When an attacker supplies a maliciously crafted ID parameter to the UserEdit.aspx endpoint, the application processes this input directly without proper sanitization, enabling sql injection attacks. This allows unauthorized individuals to execute arbitrary database commands, potentially gaining access to sensitive user information, system credentials, or even full database control. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates the severe impact potential, as sql injection attacks can lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access to critical infrastructure monitoring data.
The operational impact of CVE-2023-5827 extends beyond simple data theft, as it undermines the fundamental security posture of the monitoring system itself. Organizations using this CTI platform may experience unauthorized access to their cybersecurity monitoring capabilities, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate threat detection mechanisms, hide malicious activities, or gain insights into the organization's security infrastructure. The public disclosure of exploitation methods further amplifies the risk, as threat actors can readily leverage this vulnerability without requiring advanced technical skills. This vulnerability directly aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices that should prevent such input validation failures.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected system to address the sql injection flaw in the UserEdit.aspx component. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and parameterized queries to prevent future occurrences of similar vulnerabilities. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened around the monitoring system to limit potential attack vectors. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar input validation issues throughout the application. The vulnerability's assignment of VDB-243717 indicates it has been catalogued in vulnerability databases, emphasizing the need for immediate remediation efforts. Security teams should also monitor for any related exploitation attempts and consider implementing database activity monitoring to detect potential sql injection attacks targeting the affected system components.