CVE-2024-46510 in CDG
Summary
by MITRE • 09/30/2024
ESAFENET CDG v5 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter in the NavigationAjax interface
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/01/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-46510 affects ESAFENET CDG v5, a navigation system component that processes user requests through an Ajax interface. This system appears to handle navigation data and user interactions through web-based endpoints that communicate with backend databases. The specific interface in question is the NavigationAjax endpoint which serves as a communication channel between client-side applications and server-side navigation services. The vulnerability manifests when the system fails to properly validate or sanitize input parameters received through this interface, creating an opportunity for malicious actors to manipulate database queries.
The technical flaw resides in the improper handling of the id parameter within the NavigationAjax interface, which represents a classic SQL injection vulnerability categorized under CWE-89. This occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization. The id parameter likely serves as a unique identifier for navigation elements or user sessions within the system's database architecture. When an attacker submits maliciously crafted input through this parameter, the system processes the malformed data directly within SQL queries, potentially allowing unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability demonstrates a failure in input validation and output encoding practices that should be implemented at the application layer to prevent such injection attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive navigation data, user credentials, or system configuration information stored within the ESAFENET CDG v5 database. Attackers might leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, extract confidential information, or potentially disrupt navigation services that depend on the affected system. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that navigation systems often contain sensitive location data, user preferences, and potentially critical infrastructure information. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for Application Layer Protocol: DNS and could be exploited as part of broader reconnaissance activities targeting network infrastructure components. The impact is amplified by the fact that this vulnerability affects a core navigation component that likely serves multiple downstream applications or services within the network architecture.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the affected ESAFENET CDG v5 system to address the SQL injection vulnerability through proper input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations should implement robust input sanitization measures that filter or escape special characters in all user-supplied parameters, particularly those used in database queries. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the NavigationAjax interface to only authorized users and systems. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other system components. The implementation of web application firewalls and database activity monitoring can provide additional layers of defense. Security teams should also establish incident response procedures specifically addressing SQL injection attacks and ensure that all system updates are applied promptly through established change management processes. This vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in preventing database-related security breaches that can compromise entire system infrastructures.