CVE-2024-29236 in Surveillance Station
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2024
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AudioPattern.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.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/04/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2024-29236 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the AudioPattern.Delete webapi component of Synology Surveillance Station software. This weakness exists in versions prior to 9.2.0-9289 and 9.2.0-11289, creating a significant security risk for affected systems. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly neutralize special characters and control sequences within sql commands. Attackers exploiting this flaw can manipulate the underlying database queries through authenticated access points, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of surveillance data.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities. This classification indicates that the flaw occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql command strings without proper escaping or parameterization. The attack vector requires remote authenticated access, meaning that an attacker must first establish valid credentials to the surveillance station system before attempting exploitation. This authentication requirement slightly reduces the attack surface compared to unauthenticated vulnerabilities but does not eliminate the severity of the potential impact.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents substantial risks to organizations relying on Synology Surveillance Station for security monitoring and video management. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to extract sensitive data including user credentials, camera configurations, and recorded video content. The attacker might also modify or delete database entries, potentially disrupting surveillance operations or creating false records that could compromise security investigations. Given that surveillance systems often contain sensitive operational data and may be part of broader security infrastructures, the potential for cascading effects across networked systems increases the overall risk profile significantly.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigation strategies including updating to the patched versions of Synology Surveillance Station software as released by Synology. The update process should be prioritized and tested in controlled environments before full deployment. Network segmentation and access control measures should be reinforced to limit the blast radius of potential exploitation. Additional defensive measures include implementing web application firewalls, monitoring database access logs for suspicious activities, and conducting regular security assessments of surveillance infrastructure. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices including parameterized queries and input validation as recommended by the mitre attack framework and industry security standards.