CVE-2024-7477 in Aura System Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 08/08/2024
A SQL injection vulnerability was found which could allow a command line interface (CLI) user with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary queries against the Avaya Aura System Manager database.
Affected versions include 10.1.x.x and 10.2.x.x. Versions prior to 10.1 are end of manufacturer support.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/15/2025
The CVE-2024-7477 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Avaya Aura System Manager platform that specifically targets the command line interface component. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it requires only administrative privileges to exploit, meaning that an attacker who has already gained access to an administrative account can leverage this weakness to execute arbitrary database queries. The affected versions 10.1.x.x and 10.2.x.x indicate a significant portion of the product's active deployment base, making this vulnerability particularly impactful across enterprise telephony environments. The vulnerability's designation as a command line interface issue suggests that the attack vector likely involves malicious input through CLI commands that are not properly sanitized before being processed by the underlying database layer.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the CLI processing modules of the Avaya Aura System Manager. When administrative users execute commands through the CLI interface, the system fails to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that bypasses normal security controls and executes with the privileges of the administrative account. The vulnerability operates under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, where improper handling of user input leads to unauthorized database access. The attack typically involves crafting specially formatted CLI commands that contain SQL payload elements designed to manipulate or extract data from the underlying database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the ability to perform complete database manipulation including data modification, deletion, and unauthorized access to sensitive telephony configuration information. Administrative accounts in telephony systems typically possess extensive privileges including access to user credentials, call routing information, and system configuration parameters that are critical to enterprise communications infrastructure. This vulnerability enables attackers to potentially escalate their access within the system, gain insights into network topology, and manipulate call flows or user permissions. The implications are particularly severe in enterprise environments where Avaya Aura System Manager serves as a core component of communication infrastructure, potentially allowing attackers to disrupt business operations or compromise sensitive communication channels.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should prioritize immediate remediation through official vendor patches or updates to versions that address the SQL injection flaw. The mitigation strategy should include comprehensive network segmentation to limit access to administrative CLI interfaces and implement strict access controls for administrative accounts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual CLI activity patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, particularly focusing on database query execution patterns that deviate from normal operational behavior. Network-based intrusion detection systems should be configured to identify potential SQL injection payloads within CLI command sequences, and administrative access should be restricted to trusted network segments with additional authentication layers. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of implementing the principle of least privilege and regular security assessments of administrative interfaces to prevent similar issues from emerging in other components of the system. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1046 which covers network service scanning, indicating that exploitation may involve both account compromise and network reconnaissance activities.