CVE-2025-1708 in MEAC300-FNADE4
Summary
by MITRE • 07/03/2025
The application is vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. An attacker is able to dump the PostgreSQL database and read its content.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/29/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the application's database interaction layer that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying PostgreSQL database system. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's query construction mechanisms, enabling malicious actors to inject crafted SQL payloads through user-controllable parameters. When the application processes these inputs without proper escaping or parameterization, the injected commands are executed with the privileges of the database user account, potentially granting full access to database contents and structures.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard SQL injection attack patterns where attackers manipulate input fields such as login forms, search queries, or API parameters to inject malicious SQL syntax. The PostgreSQL database system becomes vulnerable to data extraction, modification, or deletion operations when the application fails to properly sanitize user inputs before incorporating them into database queries. This weakness can be classified under CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, making it a direct implementation of the well-known SQL injection attack vector.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete database compromise including unauthorized access to sensitive information, potential privilege escalation within the database environment, and possible lateral movement within the network infrastructure. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract user credentials, personal data, financial records, and other confidential information stored within the PostgreSQL database. The severity is compounded by the fact that PostgreSQL typically runs with elevated privileges, potentially allowing attackers to execute administrative commands or access other systems connected to the database.
Organizations should implement comprehensive mitigations including input validation and parameterized query construction to prevent SQL injection attacks. The application code must be reviewed to ensure all database interactions use prepared statements or parameterized queries rather than string concatenation. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization, least privilege database access controls, and regular security testing including automated scanning tools can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the use of SQL injection to gain access to databases and extract sensitive information. Network segmentation and database activity monitoring should also be implemented to detect and prevent unauthorized database access attempts. Regular security patches and updates to database management systems and application frameworks are essential to maintain protection against known vulnerabilities.