CVE-2024-30495 in Falang Multilanguage Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/29/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Faboba Falang multilanguage.This issue affects Falang multilanguage: from n/a through 1.3.47.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30495 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Faboba Falang multilanguage plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 1.3.47. This security weakness resides in the improper neutralization of special elements within SQL commands, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters. The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL execution contexts, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code that can be executed by the underlying database system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the Falang multilanguage plugin processes user input without adequate validation or escaping mechanisms. When users interact with multilingual content management features, the plugin fails to properly sanitize parameters that are directly embedded into SQL queries, creating opportunities for attackers to manipulate the intended query execution flow. This flaw typically manifests when the application uses dynamic SQL construction without proper parameterization or input filtering, enabling attackers to append malicious SQL fragments to legitimate commands. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as successful exploitation can lead to complete database compromise, unauthorized data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potential lateral movement within affected systems. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and system configurations, while also potentially gaining persistent access through database-level backdoors. The affected environment becomes vulnerable to various attack vectors including data exfiltration, data corruption, and service disruption that can severely impact business operations and compliance requirements.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-30495 must prioritize immediate remediation through the application of security patches released by the vendor, as well as implementing robust input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the application codebase. Organizations should enforce proper database access controls, implement web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, and conduct comprehensive security testing including penetration testing and code reviews. The implementation of prepared statements and parameterized queries represents the most effective defense mechanism against this class of vulnerability, while regular security audits and vulnerability assessments help identify similar weaknesses in other components of the system architecture. Additionally, monitoring and logging of database activities should be enhanced to detect anomalous query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.