CVE-2024-52874 in NETMRI
Summary
by MITRE • 05/22/2025
In Infoblox NETMRI before 7.6.1, authenticated users can perform SQL injection attacks.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/30/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-52874 affects Infoblox NETMRI software versions prior to 7.6.1, presenting a critical security flaw that allows authenticated users to execute SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability resides within the application's handling of user input in database queries, creating an avenue for malicious actors who have already gained authentication credentials to escalate their privileges and potentially compromise the entire system. The issue stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL command structures.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a classic SQL injection flaw that operates through the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms. When authenticated users submit specific inputs through web forms or API endpoints, the application processes these inputs without adequate protection against malicious SQL payloads. This weakness enables attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious SQL code that can bypass authentication checks, extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it requires only authenticated access, meaning that an attacker who has already compromised legitimate credentials can leverage this flaw to expand their access privileges.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-52874 extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable full system compromise and persistent access to network infrastructure monitoring data. Infoblox NETMRI systems typically store sensitive network information including device configurations, network topology data, and operational metrics that are critical for enterprise security operations. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain access to confidential network information, potentially leading to broader network infiltration, or manipulate monitoring data to hide malicious activities. The implications are particularly severe in enterprise environments where network monitoring systems serve as critical security infrastructure, as this vulnerability could undermine the integrity of security operations and provide attackers with insights into network architecture and operational patterns.
Organizations using affected Infoblox NETMRI versions should prioritize immediate remediation through the application of the vendor-provided patch for version 7.6.1 or later. The mitigation strategy should also include network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and comprehensive access control reviews to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to the affected system. Security teams should implement additional database security controls including query parameterization, input validation, and regular security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities in other applications. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a fundamental weakness in application security, and represents a technique commonly associated with attack phase techniques in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under credential access and privilege escalation categories. The presence of such vulnerabilities underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing robust input validation practices across all application components.