CVE-2024-56804 in Video Station
Summary
by MITRE • 10/03/2025
An SQL injection vulnerability has been reported to affect Video Station. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to execute unauthorized code or commands.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: Video Station 5.8.4 and later
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-56804 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within Video Station software that poses significant security risks to affected systems. This vulnerability specifically targets the database interaction mechanisms of the application, creating an attack vector that can be exploited by remote threat actors who have already compromised user credentials. The flaw resides in the application's handling of user-supplied input within database queries, allowing malicious actors to manipulate the underlying SQL execution flow through crafted input parameters that bypass normal validation controls.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization and parameterized query construction within the Video Station application framework. When legitimate users authenticate and subsequently interact with the application's database functions, the system fails to properly escape or validate user-provided data before incorporating it into SQL command structures. This creates an environment where attacker-controlled input can be interpreted as executable SQL code rather than simple data, enabling the exploitation of the underlying database infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise through unauthorized code execution. Attackers who have already obtained valid user credentials can leverage this vulnerability to escalate their privileges within the database layer, potentially gaining access to sensitive multimedia content, user authentication data, and system configuration information. The vulnerability's potential for command execution creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent access, deploy additional malicious tools, or use the compromised system as a launch point for further attacks within the network environment.
Security practitioners should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1071.004 for application layer protocol and T1566 for credential harvesting, highlighting how the initial compromise through credential theft enables the exploitation phase. The remediation approach requires immediate deployment of Video Station version 5.8.4 or later, which includes proper input validation mechanisms and parameterized query implementations that prevent the injection of malicious SQL commands. Organizations should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to ensure all instances of the affected software are updated and implement network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts during the transition period.