CVE-2024-34458 in Command
Summary
by MITRE • 08/20/2024
Keyfactor Command 10.5.x before 10.5.1 and 11.5.x before 11.5.1 allows SQL Injection which could result in information disclosure.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-34458 affects Keyfactor Command versions prior to 10.5.1 and 11.5.1, representing a critical SQL injection flaw that exposes sensitive data through improper input validation. This issue resides within the application's database interaction mechanisms where user-supplied parameters are not adequately sanitized before being incorporated into SQL queries. The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate database requests through malicious input, potentially gaining unauthorized access to confidential information stored within the system's backend databases.
The technical exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly escape or parameterize user inputs before executing database operations. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that manipulate the intended SQL query structure, allowing them to extract, modify, or delete database records without proper authorization. This flaw specifically impacts the authentication and authorization components of Keyfactor Command, where database queries are used to validate user credentials and determine access permissions. The vulnerability follows the CWE-89 classification for SQL injection, which represents one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws according to the CWE database.
From an operational perspective, successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in comprehensive data breaches affecting certificate management systems, user credentials, and sensitive organizational information. The impact extends beyond simple data disclosure to potentially enable privilege escalation attacks where attackers could gain administrative access to the Keyfactor Command platform. This vulnerability directly affects the integrity and confidentiality of certificate lifecycle management processes, which are critical for maintaining secure communications within enterprise environments. Organizations relying on Keyfactor Command for certificate management face significant risk of compromise, particularly in scenarios where the system handles sensitive cryptographic materials or serves as a central authority for digital certificate issuance and validation.
The security implications of this vulnerability align with ATT&CK technique T1071.005 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1003.001 for credential dumping through database access. Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patch deployment to versions 10.5.1 or 11.5.1, which address the input validation flaws through proper parameterization of database queries. Additionally, organizations should implement web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, conduct thorough code reviews to identify similar patterns in custom applications, and establish robust database access controls. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect unusual database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to verify the effectiveness of implemented controls and identify potential additional vulnerabilities within the certificate management infrastructure.