CVE-2024-30242 in Contact Form to Any API Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in IT Path Solutions Contact Form to Any API.This issue affects Contact Form to Any API: from n/a through 1.1.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30242 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Contact Form to Any API plugin developed by IT Path Solutions. This weakness falls under the well-established CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The vulnerability manifests when the plugin fails to adequately sanitize user inputs before incorporating them into SQL database queries, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database operations through crafted input data.
The affected software version range spans from an unknown initial version through 1.1.8, indicating that this vulnerability has existed for an extended period without proper mitigation. The plugin's functionality involves processing contact form submissions and routing them to various API endpoints, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to exploit database access. When user-provided data enters the SQL execution context without proper validation or escaping mechanisms, it creates an environment where attackers can inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the affected application.
This vulnerability presents significant operational risks to systems utilizing the affected plugin. Attackers could potentially extract sensitive data from the database, modify or delete records, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, especially if the database user account has elevated permissions. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that contact forms are commonly used entry points for web applications, making this vulnerability accessible to attackers with minimal technical expertise.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability typically involves crafting malicious input that bypasses normal input validation processes and injects SQL commands into the database query execution flow. This could manifest through various attack vectors including direct input manipulation, parameter tampering, or even through API endpoints that accept user data and subsequently process it through SQL queries. Security frameworks such as OWASP Top Ten and NIST guidelines emphasize the importance of input validation and parameterized queries to prevent such vulnerabilities, which are directly applicable to addressing CVE-2024-30242.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected plugin to version 1.1.9 or later, as this would contain the identified SQL injection flaw. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation measures including parameterized queries, prepared statements, and proper escaping of special characters in all database interactions. Additionally, network segmentation and database access controls should be reviewed to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. The implementation of web application firewalls and regular security monitoring can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their web applications to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components that might be susceptible to the same class of attack patterns.