CVE-2023-6677 in Online Collection
Summary
by MITRE • 02/09/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Oduyo Financial Technology Online Collection allows SQL Injection.
This issue affects Online Collection: before v.1.0.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-6677 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Oduyo Financial Technology Online Collection platform, specifically impacting versions prior to 1.0.2. This weakness resides in the improper neutralization of special elements within SQL commands, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through user input. The vulnerability falls under the well-established CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where input data is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The affected system processes user-supplied data without adequate validation or sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can be executed by the database engine.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform unauthorized database operations including data retrieval, modification, deletion, and potentially even privilege escalation. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input that gets directly embedded into SQL queries, bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in a financial technology context where sensitive customer data, transaction records, and financial information are stored. The attack surface is widened by the fact that this is a web-based application, making it accessible through standard network protocols and potentially exploitable via automated scanning tools.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, as it represents an attack vector through publicly accessible web interfaces. The weakness enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability's severity is amplified by the financial nature of the affected platform, where successful exploitation could result in significant financial loss, regulatory violations, and reputational damage. Organizations utilizing this platform face increased risk of data breaches, compliance violations under financial regulations such as PCI DSS, and potential legal consequences from unauthorized access to sensitive financial information.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate deployment of the patched version 1.0.2 or higher, which implements proper input validation and sanitization measures. Additionally, organizations should implement comprehensive input validation at multiple layers including application-level, database-level, and network-level controls. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be enforced to prevent direct concatenation of user input with SQL commands. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure, while regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted. Database activity monitoring and logging should be enhanced to detect potential exploitation attempts, and the principle of least privilege should be applied to database accounts to limit the impact of successful attacks. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to provide additional layers of protection against SQL injection attacks.