CVE-2024-29169 in Secure Connect Gateway-Application
Summary
by MITRE • 06/13/2024
Dell SCG, versions prior to 5.22.00.00, contain a SQL Injection Vulnerability in the SCG UI for an internal audit REST API. A remote authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of certain SQL commands on the application's backend database causing potential unauthorized access and modification of application data.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29169 affects Dell Storage Center Gateway (SCG) versions prior to 5.22.00.00, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of the system's web interface. This issue resides within the internal audit REST API component of the SCG UI, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters. The vulnerability manifests as a SQL injection flaw that allows attackers to execute unauthorized database commands, potentially compromising the entire backend infrastructure. The affected system operates under the assumption that user inputs are properly sanitized, but fails to adequately validate or escape data passed through the API endpoints, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious activities.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the SCG's REST API interface. When authenticated users submit requests to the internal audit functionality, the system does not properly sanitize or parameterize user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query strings. This failure directly aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as a fundamental weakness in application security where untrusted data is directly embedded into database queries. The attack vector requires remote authentication, meaning that an adversary must first establish legitimate credentials to the system, but once authenticated, they can leverage this vulnerability to bypass normal access controls and manipulate the underlying database operations. The exploitation process typically involves crafting malicious SQL payloads that can be submitted through the affected API endpoints, potentially enabling data exfiltration, unauthorized modifications, or even complete database compromise.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations relying on Dell SCG for storage management and data protection. The potential for unauthorized access to application data means that sensitive information stored within the database could be compromised, including configuration details, user credentials, and operational metadata. The ability to execute arbitrary SQL commands creates opportunities for attackers to escalate privileges, modify system configurations, or establish persistent access points within the storage infrastructure. Organizations utilizing older SCG versions face the risk of data integrity breaches, potential service disruption, and compliance violations, particularly in regulated environments where data protection and audit trails are critical requirements. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the system's audit capabilities, undermining the very security mechanisms designed to monitor and control access to storage resources.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-29169 should prioritize immediate remediation through the application of Dell's official patches and updates. Organizations must upgrade their SCG systems to version 5.22.00.00 or later, which contains the necessary fixes to address the SQL injection vulnerability. Network segmentation and access control measures should be implemented to limit exposure of the affected API endpoints, particularly restricting access to authenticated users only and implementing additional monitoring for suspicious API activity. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that users have only the minimum necessary permissions to perform their required functions, reducing the potential impact of successful exploitation. Additionally, organizations should implement comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions to detect anomalous database access patterns, which could indicate attempted exploitation of this vulnerability. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to verify the effectiveness of implemented controls and identify any additional weaknesses in the system's security posture. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and following secure coding practices that prevent SQL injection attacks through proper input validation and parameterized queries, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1190 for SQL injection and T1078 for valid accounts to maintain persistent access.