CVE-2024-24868 in SP Project & Document Manager Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 02/28/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.69.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/04/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2024-24868 represents a critical SQL injection weakness within the Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager application, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 4.69. This flaw resides in the application's improper handling of special elements within SQL commands, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through user input. The vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where input data is not properly sanitized or escaped before being incorporated into database queries. The affected application fails to adequately validate or escape user-supplied parameters that are subsequently used in SQL command construction, 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 extraction, modification, or deletion. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input that bypasses normal input validation mechanisms and injects SQL commands directly into the application's database layer. This could result in complete database compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive project and document information, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure where the application resides. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects a document management system that likely handles confidential business data, intellectual property, and potentially personally identifiable information. According to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1046 for network service scanning, as attackers would need to identify the vulnerable parameters and craft appropriate payloads to exploit the injection point.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-24868 must prioritize immediate patching of the affected Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager versions, as the vendor has likely released security updates addressing this specific SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries as defensive measures, ensuring that all user inputs are properly sanitized before being processed by the database layer. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Network segmentation and least privilege access controls should be enforced to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation. Security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments of the application environment and review database query logs for any signs of exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that the patch or code modification does not introduce regressions in application functionality while effectively addressing the SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should also establish incident response procedures specifically for database-related security incidents to ensure rapid response and containment in case of successful exploitation attempts.