CVE-2024-29873 in Sentrifugo
Summary
by MITRE • 03/21/2024
SQL injection vulnerability in Sentrifugo 3.2, through /sentrifugo/index.php/reports/businessunits/format/html, 'bunitname' parameter. The exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote user to send a specially crafted query to the server and extract all the data from it.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/25/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the sentrifugo 3.2 web application affecting the business units report functionality. The specific endpoint /sentrifugo/index.php/reports/businessunits/format/html contains an insecure parameter named 'bunitname' that fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. This weakness allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands through the web interface, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive organizational data.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and parameter binding practices within the application's data handling mechanisms. When users submit requests to the affected endpoint, the 'bunitname' parameter is directly concatenated into sql queries without proper sanitization or prepared statement usage. This design flaw aligns with common weakness enumeration cwe-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without adequate protection measures. The vulnerability exists at the application layer where user-supplied data flows directly into database execution contexts without proper security controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exfiltration to encompass complete system compromise and data breaches. Remote attackers can exploit this weakness to extract all database contents including user credentials, personal information, business data, and potentially administrative access credentials. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it affects a reporting functionality that likely contains sensitive organizational data. This vulnerability enables adversaries to perform data manipulation, unauthorized access, and potentially establish persistent access points within the target environment. The ease of exploitation makes this a high-priority security concern for organizations utilizing sentrifugo 3.2.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized query mechanisms throughout the application. Organizations should implement proper prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure user input cannot alter the intended sql command structure. Input sanitization should be applied to all parameters before database interaction, and the application should enforce strict data type validation for the 'bunitname' parameter. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of protection. The recommended approach aligns with attack technique t1190 in the mitre att&ck framework which focuses on exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications through sql injection attacks. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components.