CVE-2024-33155 in J2EEFAST
Summary
by MITRE • 05/07/2024
J2EEFAST v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the sql_filter parameter in the getDeptList() function.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/07/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-33155 affects J2EEFAST version 2.7.0 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that could enable unauthorized access to sensitive database information. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the sql_filter parameter within the getDeptList() function, which processes department list requests in the application's backend. The flaw arises from insufficient input validation and improper parameter handling, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands that bypass normal authentication mechanisms. Such vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous in enterprise applications where departmental data often contains sensitive organizational information including employee details, access controls, and business-critical metadata.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. When the getDeptList() function receives the sql_filter parameter, it directly appends this input to SQL statements without adequate escaping or parameterization. This design flaw aligns with CWE-89, which classifies improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands as a fundamental weakness in application security. The vulnerability creates an attack surface where an adversary can manipulate the sql_filter parameter to execute unauthorized database operations, potentially leading to data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or complete database compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to gain deeper system access and potentially escalate privileges within the application environment. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to extract confidential information including user credentials, personal data, and business-sensitive records stored in the database. The attack vector requires minimal sophistication and can be exploited through standard web application penetration testing tools, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where the application handles sensitive enterprise data. According to ATT&CK framework category T1190, this vulnerability represents a common technique used by threat actors to establish initial access through application layer attacks, potentially leading to broader network compromise.
Organizations utilizing J2EEFAST v2.7.0 should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and comprehensive code review processes. The recommended approach involves replacing direct SQL concatenation with prepared statements and implementing strict input sanitization for all parameters passed to database functions. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify similar patterns within their codebase. The fix should include proper parameter binding techniques that separate SQL command structure from data values, effectively neutralizing the injection attack vector. Security teams must also establish monitoring protocols to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while maintaining updated threat intelligence feeds to track related attack patterns and emerging threats targeting similar vulnerabilities in enterprise applications.