CVE-2024-54445 in Community
Summary
by MITRE • 03/14/2025
Login functionality contains a blind SQL injection that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. Using a time-based blind SQLi technique the attacker can disclose all database contents. Account takeover is a potential outcome depending on the presence or lack thereof entries in certain database tables.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-54445 represents a critical security flaw within the login functionality of a web application, classified as a blind sql injection vulnerability under the Common Weakness Enumeration framework as CWE-89. This vulnerability specifically affects the authentication mechanism and can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers who do not require valid credentials to initiate the attack. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data within the login parameters, allowing malicious payloads to be executed against the underlying database system. The vulnerability manifests as a time-based blind sql injection technique where attackers can infer database contents through response timing variations rather than direct data leakage.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability relies on the attacker's ability to craft sql payloads that cause the database to delay responses when certain conditions are met, enabling them to extract information through a process of trial and error. This approach is particularly dangerous because it operates silently without direct output, making detection more challenging for security monitoring systems. The attacker can systematically query the database structure and content by observing response times, potentially extracting usernames, passwords, session tokens, and other sensitive information stored in the database tables. The time-based nature of the attack means that even if the application does not directly return database results, the timing variations in response times provide sufficient information to reconstruct the database contents.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data leakage, as it creates a pathway for account takeover and potentially full system compromise. Depending on the database structure and the presence of sensitive entries within specific tables, attackers can escalate their privileges or gain unauthorized access to user accounts. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of the authentication system, as it allows unauthorized parties to bypass normal access controls and potentially gain administrative privileges. The risk is particularly elevated because the attack requires no prior authentication, making it accessible to anyone who can reach the vulnerable application. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the attack tree framework where adversaries can leverage sql injection to achieve persistence and privilege escalation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-54445 must focus on implementing robust input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. The application should employ proper sql query preparation techniques and utilize modern web application firewalls that can detect and block sql injection attempts. Input sanitization should be implemented at multiple layers including the application code, database level, and network perimeter. Regular security testing including automated sql injection scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. The implementation of proper error handling that does not expose database information to end users is crucial, as is the enforcement of principle of least privilege for database access. Additionally, monitoring systems should be configured to detect unusual response timing patterns that may indicate sql injection activity, and regular security updates should be applied to address known vulnerabilities in web application frameworks and database systems.