CVE-2024-7201 in WinMatrix3
Summary
by MITRE • 07/29/2024
The login functionality of WinMatrix3 Web package from Simopro Technology lacks proper validation of user input, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to inject SQL commands to read, modify, and delete database contents.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7201 resides within the WinMatrix3 Web package developed by Simopro Technology, specifically targeting the application's login functionality. This weakness represents a critical security flaw that directly impacts the authentication mechanism of the web application. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation practices within the login component, creating an avenue for malicious actors to exploit the system through SQL injection techniques. The affected software package operates as a web-based interface that requires user authentication to access its database management capabilities, making the login functionality a primary target for attackers seeking unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through the improper sanitization of user inputs submitted through the login form. When users attempt to authenticate, the application processes the provided credentials without adequate validation or sanitization measures, allowing specially crafted input strings to be interpreted as SQL commands rather than standard user data. This flaw directly aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as a critical weakness in software applications. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability by constructing malicious input that includes SQL payload sequences, enabling them to manipulate the underlying database queries executed by the application. The injection occurs at the point where user-provided username and password values are processed, typically through concatenation or string formatting operations that fail to properly escape or parameterize the input data.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-7201 extends far beyond simple unauthorized access, as it provides attackers with complete control over the database contents managed by the WinMatrix3 Web package. Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database, enabling them to read sensitive information, modify existing records, or delete critical data entirely. This comprehensive access capability violates fundamental security principles of data integrity and confidentiality, potentially exposing all information stored within the application's database. The vulnerability affects not only the authentication process but also compromises the entire backend data management system, making it a severe threat to organizations relying on the Simopro Technology solution for their operational needs.
Organizations utilizing the WinMatrix3 Web package must implement immediate remediation measures to address this vulnerability. The primary mitigation strategy involves implementing proper input validation and sanitization techniques, including the adoption of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Additionally, implementing proper authentication controls with rate limiting and account lockout mechanisms can help reduce the effectiveness of automated exploitation attempts. The solution should incorporate comprehensive input filtering that removes or escapes potentially dangerous characters and sequences that could be used in SQL injection attacks. Security best practices recommend implementing the principle of least privilege for database access, ensuring that the application's database user accounts have minimal required permissions to reduce the potential impact of successful exploitation. Organizations should also conduct thorough security testing including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to identify similar issues within their application infrastructure and ensure that all security controls are properly implemented according to industry standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.