CVE-2024-53597 in masterstack_imgcap
Summary
by MITRE • 11/26/2024
masterstack_imgcap v0.0.1 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the endpoint /submit.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/20/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-53597 affects masterstack_imgcap version 0.0.1 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the application's submission endpoint. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. The affected endpoint /submit serves as the primary ingress point for user data, making it a prime target for malicious actors seeking to exploit the underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code through the /submit endpoint, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data, data manipulation, or complete database compromise. The flaw likely occurs when user input is directly concatenated into SQL statements without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation at the application layer, where user-supplied parameters are not properly sanitized before being processed by the database engine.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it can enable attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, or deletion. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access confidential information stored within the application's database, potentially including user credentials, personal identifiable information, or business-critical data. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability affects a core submission endpoint, suggesting that any user interaction with this feature could be exploited. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.005 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, specifically targeting database communication channels.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks from succeeding. The application should implement robust input validation and sanitization measures that filter or escape potentially malicious characters before processing user data. Additionally, proper access controls and least privilege principles should be enforced to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The fix should also include comprehensive logging and monitoring of database activities to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions as additional protective layers against such attacks.