CVE-2024-8607 in ValeApp
Summary
by MITRE • 09/27/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Oceanic Software ValeApp allows SQL Injection.
This issue affects ValeApp: before v2.0.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/02/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-8607 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within Oceanic Software's ValeApp application, specifically impacting versions prior to v2.0.0. This security weakness falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into application inputs that are then processed by database servers. The vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL queries, creating an avenue for attackers to manipulate database operations and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The technical implementation of this flaw enables malicious actors to exploit the application's input handling mechanisms by injecting specially crafted SQL commands through various interface points. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute unauthorized database queries, potentially allowing them to extract, modify, or delete sensitive data stored within the application's database infrastructure. The improper neutralization of special SQL elements means that characters such as single quotes, semicolons, or comment markers are not adequately escaped or filtered, permitting attackers to break out of intended SQL query contexts and inject their own malicious commands. This type of vulnerability typically arises when developers rely on dynamic query construction without proper input validation or parameterized query usage.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-8607 extends beyond simple data exposure, as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges within the database environment and potentially compromise the entire application infrastructure. Organizations utilizing affected versions of ValeApp face significant risks including data breaches, unauthorized system access, and potential regulatory compliance violations. The vulnerability's exploitation can lead to complete database compromise, allowing attackers to access customer information, system credentials, and other sensitive business data. From an adversarial perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1566 for phishing attacks that may leverage the compromised system to further infiltrate network environments.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query construction throughout the application codebase. Organizations should upgrade to ValeApp version 2.0.0 or later, which includes the necessary security patches addressing this SQL injection weakness. Additional protective measures include implementing web application firewalls, conducting regular security code reviews, and establishing comprehensive input sanitization protocols that adhere to industry standards such as OWASP Top Ten recommendations. Database access controls should be strictly enforced through principle of least privilege models, and all user inputs should undergo rigorous validation before processing. Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar weaknesses in the application's architecture, ensuring comprehensive protection against evolving attack vectors that may target similar implementation flaws in other software components.