CVE-2024-55972 in eTemplates Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/16/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Chris Carvache eTemplates allows SQL Injection.This issue affects eTemplates: from n/a through 0.2.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/08/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-55972 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the eTemplates application developed by Chris Carvache. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The flaw enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL code through improperly sanitized input parameters, potentially compromising the underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input that alters the intended logic of database queries, allowing them to execute unauthorized commands against the database server. This particular vulnerability affects all versions of eTemplates from the initial release through version 0.2.1, indicating a persistent flaw that has not been addressed in the software's development lifecycle.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform complete database compromise operations. Successful exploitation could enable unauthorized users to extract sensitive information, modify or delete database records, escalate privileges within the database system, or even gain access to underlying server resources. The vulnerability's presence in the application's core database interaction mechanisms makes it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged to bypass authentication controls and access restricted data.
Security professionals should prioritize immediate mitigation efforts including input validation and parameterized query implementation. The recommended approach involves implementing proper input sanitization measures and transitioning from dynamic SQL query construction to prepared statements or parameterized queries. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, aligning with the ATT&CK framework's database access techniques that emphasize credential access and privilege escalation through injection attacks.