CVE-2024-57098 in Moss
Summary
by MITRE • 02/03/2025
Moss v0.1.3 version has an SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to inject carefully designed payloads into the order parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/26/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-57098 affects Moss version 0.1.3 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that directly impacts the application's order parameter handling. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The flaw exists due to insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data within the order parameter, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted payload injection.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through the order parameter, potentially enabling them to extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even execute administrative operations on the underlying database system. The vulnerability stems from improper parameter binding or direct string concatenation of user input into SQL query construction, which violates fundamental secure coding practices and security best practices established by organizations like the Open Web Application Security Project. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform unauthorized database access, data exfiltration, or privilege escalation attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive customer information, transaction records, and business-critical data. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the application's data layer, potentially exposing personal identifiable information, financial data, and proprietary business information. Organizations running this vulnerable version face significant risk of regulatory violations, compliance failures, and potential legal consequences due to data breaches resulting from this flaw. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it allows for automated exploitation through parameter manipulation, making it a high-priority target for malicious actors.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-57098 should include immediate patching of the Moss application to version 0.1.4 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks, following the principle of least privilege for database connections and implementing proper access controls. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security testing including penetration testing and code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The implementation of web application firewalls and database activity monitoring can provide additional layers of protection. Security teams should also establish incident response procedures to quickly detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts, while maintaining detailed logging and monitoring of database access patterns to identify anomalous behavior that may indicate exploitation attempts.