CVE-2024-35563 in CDG-Server
Summary
by MITRE • 05/28/2024
CDG-Server-V5.6.2.126.139 and earlier was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the permissionId parameter in CDGTempPermissions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-35563 affects CDG-Server versions 5.6.2.126.139 and earlier, specifically within the CDGTempPermissions component. This represents a critical security flaw that exposes the system to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. The vulnerability manifests through improper input validation mechanisms that fail to adequately sanitize user-supplied data before processing it within database queries.
The technical flaw resides in the handling of the permissionId parameter which serves as an entry point for malicious SQL injection attacks. When this parameter is submitted without proper validation or sanitization, attackers can inject arbitrary SQL commands that execute within the context of the database server. This occurs because the application constructs database queries by concatenating user input directly into SQL statements rather than utilizing parameterized queries or prepared statements. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL command text without proper validation or escaping mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could extract confidential data including user credentials, personal information, and system configurations. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that this affects a server component that likely handles permission management and access control functions. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation, data manipulation, and potentially full system takeover depending on the database privileges assigned to the application account.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. The system should also implement comprehensive input validation and sanitization mechanisms that filter or escape special characters commonly used in SQL injection attempts. Additionally, access controls should be reviewed to ensure that database accounts used by the application operate with minimal necessary privileges. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect anomalous database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues within the application codebase. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application which emphasizes the importance of securing application interfaces and implementing proper input validation controls to prevent such attacks from succeeding.
Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring systems to provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. Regular patch management procedures must be established to ensure timely deployment of security updates when available. The vulnerability highlights the critical need for secure coding practices and thorough security testing throughout the software development lifecycle to prevent similar issues from emerging in future releases.