CVE-2024-29233 in Surveillance Station
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2024
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Emap.Delete webapi component in Synology Surveillance Station before 9.2.0-9289 and 9.2.0-11289 allows remote authenticated users to inject SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29233 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Emap.Delete webapi component of Synology Surveillance Station software. This weakness falls under the well-established CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Surveillance Station prior to 9.2.0-9289 and 9.2.0-11289, creating a significant attack surface for malicious actors who can exploit this flaw through remote authenticated access. The improper input validation and sanitization in the webapi component allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries through unspecified vectors, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when authenticated users send specially crafted requests to the Emap.Delete webapi endpoint. These requests contain malicious SQL payloads that bypass existing input validation mechanisms and are directly incorporated into backend database queries. The flaw demonstrates a fundamental failure in proper parameterization and input sanitization practices, which are core defensive measures against SQL injection attacks. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database, potentially gaining access to sensitive surveillance data, user credentials, or system configuration information. The authenticated nature of the attack means that threat actors must first establish valid credentials, but this requirement does not significantly reduce the overall risk given the potential impact of successful exploitation.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-29233 extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable complete database compromise and potential system takeover. Organizations utilizing affected versions of Synology Surveillance Station face risks including unauthorized access to video surveillance footage, modification of system configurations, and potential lateral movement within network environments where surveillance systems are deployed. The vulnerability directly aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) and T1566 (Phishing) as attackers may use this flaw to escalate privileges or move laterally after initial compromise. Additionally, the vulnerability can facilitate data exfiltration and persistence mechanisms that could go undetected for extended periods.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigation strategies including upgrading to Synology Surveillance Station versions 9.2.0-9289 or 9.2.0-11289, which contain the necessary patches to address this vulnerability. Network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit the blast radius of potential exploitation, while monitoring systems should be configured to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate SQL injection attempts. The implementation of proper input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of their surveillance infrastructure and ensure that all authentication mechanisms are properly secured to prevent unauthorized access that could lead to exploitation of this and similar vulnerabilities.